Deering John Hartford 5-String Resonator Banjo - Commission Sale

Deering
£3,100.00

Deering's signature model for the late, great John Hartford. A beautifully crafted and engineered banjo that features a grenadillo tone ring, unique 'riverboat architecture' inlays (see Long Description below), an elegant satin finish, an abalone 'Hartford' inlay. 

A light weight banjo with the unique "Hartford" sound. Woody, bright, and unmistakable.

Used. Excellent condition. Supplied with Deering Deluxe hard case.

Key Features
Tone Ring Fitted
Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
Planetary Tuners
Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A
Fitted with Resonator
3 play maple rim
Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Lightweight

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Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
3 ply violin grade maple rim
Tone Ring Type
John Hartford Grenadillo Tone Ring
Banjo Head Type
White Frosted Top
Tension Hoop
Bevelled Steel Tension Hoop
Number of Hooks
24
Bridge
3 footed maple with rosewood tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Deering Truetone Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes
Resonator Material
3-ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple

Neck

Neck Material
Quartersawn A Grade Curly Maple
Fretboard
Ebony
Fretboard Binding
Yes
Number of Frets
20
Neck Inlays
Deering John Hartford
Scale Length
26 1/4" (667mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1 1/4" (32mm)
Tuning Pegs
Rear facing planetary tuners

Finish

Finish
Satin

Other

Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Hard Case

Used Status

Availability
SOLD
Used Instrument
Used

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