Deering Vega Little Wonder

Deering
Code: VLW
£1,499.00
RRP £1,699.00
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The classic Vega 'Little Wonder' with Vega 'Star' inlaid in the headstock. An open back Vega banjo with planetary geared tuners. Crafted by Deering with a superb blend of today's technology and yesterday's classic tone. Please see below for more details.

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Description

Deering Vega Little Wonder Specification:
The new Vega banjos are the culmination of years of evolution and development, producing powerful, folk and early style banjos that are as much at home in today’s music as they were in years past. The sounds of these banjos are ideal for old time music, fingerstyle, clawhammer, folk, classical, ragtime, and for classic turn of the century parlor music.

Vega banjos are also a perfect choice for any player who wants a powerful, versatile banjo that is not too heavy. (Try these with a few bluegrass licks and you’ll see what we mean by versatile.) Surpassing early Vega banjos in quality, parts, and craftsmanship, the new Vega banjos by Deering blend the best of today’s technology with yesterday’s classic tones.

Modestly priced and created with a low neck profile noted for comfort and an ease of playability the polished ebony fingerboard is a dream to play. The lighter weight of the Vega Little Wonder more than meets the demands of professional tone and the ease of adjust-ability of the single coordinator rod and truss rod to set the "action" make it a combination that is hard to beat!

The bright and responsive Vega Little Wonder - Planetary Tuner Model is fitted with nickel plated planetary tuners, a geared fifth string tuner, a black peg-head overlay with white Vega letters. A Vega 'Star' is inlaid in the face of the headstock, mother of pearl dots on the polished smooth ebony fingerboard, and a satin finish.

The pot assembly is constructed with a premium quality 3-ply solid violin maple rim, nickel-plated hardware, strong brackets shoe construction, a 24-piece flange, a top frosted head, one piece armrest, and a classic Waverley style tailpiece. All of these elements combine to make this a versatile open-back banjo, with a classic bright solid sound. A very pleasing banjo for all styles of banjo playing.


The 3-ply solid violin maple rim, top frosted head and classic waverley style tailpiece gives a full bodied bright sound making it ideal for most styles of banjo playing including old time, clawhammer, frailing styles or bluegrass.

       Neck:

  •         Deep Warm Brown Stained Maple
  •         Slender Vega Neck Shape
  •         22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  •         Adjustable Truss Rod
  •         Ebony Fingerboard and Nut
  •         Deering Planetary Tuners
  •         Deering Geared Fifth String Tuner


        Pot:

  •         3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  •         Shoe & Screw Bracket Assembly
  •         Beveled Tension Hoop
  •         24 Flat Hooks and 9/32” Hex Nuts
  •         11” Medium Collar Frosted Top Head
  •         Co-ordinator Rod for adjustments
  •         Nickel Plated Hardware
  •         Deering True Tone Tailpiece
  •         Slender Deering Armrest
  •         Durable and Elegant Satin Finish

Price Includes a Deering/Vega Deluxe Hardshell Case

        Tone:
        Bright, responsive and full of life.

        Tuned:
        g,D,G,B,D in standard tuning
        Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

        Dimensions:
        Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4”,
        Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4”
        Diameter 12”
        Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2"
        Weight Approx. 5 lbs

Each banjo we supply is individually set up in our on-site Banjo Specialist Workshop here at Eagle Music. Any Banjo purchased from Eagle will be fully SET UP, checked for intonation and playability and tuned ready for playing straight out of the box! 
 

Your Vega Little Wonder Banjo will also be supplied with the following:-

  •     Deering Deluxe Vega hardshell case
  •     Lifetime Guarantee Card
         

Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
Little Wonder
Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
11"

Other

Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case
Manufacturers Warranty
Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Limited Lifetime

Related video

Little Wonder Demonstrated

Customer reviews

5 / 5
2 reviews for Deering Vega Little Wonder
Reviews.io customer reviews
Anonymous
02/10/2023
Wonderful banjo….delighted !!
Rated 5 out of 5
David Prior
20/06/2021
This is an awesome banjo. The build quality and finish are excellent. The set up was spot on and it plays and sounds great. I play finger style and it’s perfect. Frailers will be equally happy with it. The case is also really good quality and the branding adds a nice touch. If you’re thinking of upgrading from the cheap import you’ll be amazed and delighted by how good this banjo is.
Rated 5 out of 5

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