The Vega Avett Star Signature Banjo

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In stock and ready to ship.  This signature Deering open back banjo offers a more intimate, organic voice—while carrying the same artistic identity as its resonator counterpart. Designed in collaboration with Scott Avett, every detail reflects a shared vision of sound, feel, and design.

Inspired by the classic Vega Vintage Star, this model features a 12" rim and a Dobson tone ring, producing a warm, rounded tone with a soft attack and natural sustain. The larger rim adds depth and presence, making it especially suited for expressive, nuanced playing.

As with the series, the visual character is unmistakable. Custom inlays, designed by Scott himself, appear on both the peghead and fingerboard, giving the instrument a personal and recognizable style.

This is more than an openback banjo—it’s a quieter, more reflective side of the same creative voice.

Secure Yours Today: Extremely Limited Availability!

Banjos Studio is honored to be the few selected dealers to launch these signature banjos.  We have three sets on order and here are the rough etas for each set.  Please get a hold of us today to put down a deposit and secure your banjo. 

First Set: 07-28-2026 - In Stock! 

Second Set: 08-15-2026

Third Set: 11-25-2026

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Specifications

Neck
Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Vega "D" Shape
Stain: Dark Walnut Stained Maple
Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Black Buttons
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Scott Avett Designed Inlays

Pot
Rim: 12" Thinner 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 12"
Tone Ring: Dobson Tone Ring
Head: 12" Renaissance Low Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Armrest: Matched Wooden Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering Knot-Less Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Dimensions
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 12"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 5.6 lbs

Warranty:
Lifetime Warranty

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