Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star 5 String Banjo Saratoga Star mid 90's - Gloss Lacquer

For your consideration is a dream bluegrass banjo, that when introduced, took the professional banjo world by storm and listed for over $8,000 currently selling new for $9999.00. Do your homework and watch the YouTube videos with a good Bluetooth speaker, especially the ones by Jens Kruger and be ready to be boosted to an alternative banjo reality. The tone ring design by Greg Deering, Jens Kruger and a 17th century Swiss Bell Foundry crew is arguably the most musical of any banjo ring ever produced. It is other worldly and has a hypnotic effect on the mind and hearts of many a sailor. The components, fit and finish and sensational appearance put it in a class all by itself. Includes the case that is shown.🎈

This stunner is right at "mint" condition- no odors, some slight fret wear on the 1st 2 frets..

The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star 5-String Resonator Banjo features a slender "D" neck shape adorned with original Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl & Abalone inlays on a AAA grade ebony fingerboard. The pot is equipped with a  '-06-Tone Ring and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, delivering rich, resonant tones. Finished in a custom "Tenbrooks Red" stain, this instrument boasts a high-gloss resonator and a satin polyurethane finish for a stunning visual appeal. With Deering planetary tuners and a Deering Gotoh geared 5th string tuner, precision is at your fingertips. Complete with a hardshell case, this banjo ensures your music travels in style and security. Perfect for performers, the Saratoga Star is more than a banjo; it's a statement.

SPECS
-Neck-
Neck Wood: Quartersawn A Grade Curly Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain: Custom "Tenbrooks Red"
Finish: High Gloss
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Glued in Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: AAA Grade Ebony
Inlays: Original Art Nouveau Mother Of Pearl & Abalone Inlays in Fingerboard and in Triple Bound Peghead
Spikes Installed: 5, 7 & 9

-Pot-
Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring: '-06-Tone Ring
Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4? Hex Nuts
Flange: Tenbrooks One Piece Cast Floating Zinc Flange
Armrest: Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 11/16" Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

-Resonator-
Resonator Finish: High Gloss
Resonator Sidewalls: Tapered
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: Custom "Tenbrooks Red"

-Dimensions-
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 11 lbs

Comes with a hardshell case, a Deering leather strap & some nice finger & thumb picks

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