{"title":"5 String Banjos","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in American made banjos have a full stock of 5 string \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deeringbanjos.com\/\" title=\"Deering Banjos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeering banjos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/vega-banjos\" title=\"Vega Banjos\"\u003eVega banjos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pisgahbanjos.com\/\" title=\"Pisgah Banjos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePisgah banjos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rickardbanjos.com\/\" title=\"Rickard Banjos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rickardbanjos.com\/\"\u003eRickard banjos\u003c\/a\u003e, Ome banjos, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goodtime-banjo","title":"Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo - Best Beginner Banjo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe best beginner banjo!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a teacher, if you are just starting to learn how to play the banjo, I would always recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eDeering Goodtime banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e. This blonde beauty is the perfect banjo to learn on and sets the standard for all others in its price range. The 3-ply violin grade maple rim gives the banjo a beautiful responsive tone which is not found in other banjo brands in this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes set up and ready to play! Free shipping with the contiguous United States!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Goodtime banjo is the ideal choice for beginner banjo players. Its 3-ply violin grade maple rim provides a superior sound that can't be matched in entry-level banjos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck what master banjo player Kristin Scott Benson has to say about the Deering Goodtime Banjos below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4gfsAg482eo?si=kSvI7FRMqJvcGT4F\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":43257133859064,"sku":"GT-100-101","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":43257133891832,"sku":"GT-100-101-LEFTY","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-5-string-banjo-best-beginner-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-43842795733240.jpg?v=1734552572"},{"product_id":"deering-eagle-ii-banjo","title":"Deering Eagle II 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/174291959\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanjo Studio is proud to be a Preferred Online Deering Dealer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are viewing the actual banjo that you will be purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is always a treat to get the Eagle II delivered. The build quality is impeccable and always brings a smile to my face.  The Deering Eagle II banjo is a top-of-the-line, professional-grade resonator 5-string banjo. With the revolutionary, patent-pending Deering Twenty-Ten Tone Ring, it boasts a unique and exclusive design that sets it apart from traditional tone rings. The result is a refined and versatile sound that emphasizes the mid-range frequencies and offers exceptional responsiveness for even the most challenging passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium banjo is perfect for the discerning musician who wants to elevate their playing with a professional instrument suitable for a variety of styles. It also features the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/products\/deering-smile-banjo-bridge-5-8\" title=\"Deering Smile Banjo Bridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeering Smile™ Bridge\u003c\/a\u003e,  5th string spikes and comes with a deluxe Deering Hardshell Banjo Case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267111512,"sku":"E-II","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-eagle-ii-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-e-ii-1217154833.jpg?v=1769581976"},{"product_id":"goodtime-banjo-scooped-neck","title":"Custom Deering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo - Scooped Neck and Fiberskin Head","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eExperience the warm, soulful sound of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eDeering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo\u003c\/b\u003e, specially customized for the modern clawhammer player. This unique model features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003escooped neck\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003eFiberskin head\u003c\/b\u003e, a combination carefully chosen to provide effortless access for frailing while producing a rich, \"woodier\" tone that resonates with tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eHandcrafted with pride in Spring Valley, California, every Goodtime banjo is built to Deering’s exacting standards. The heart of this instrument is its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003e3-ply violin-grade maple rim\u003c\/b\u003e, which delivers the crisp, clear projection Deering is famous for. Whether you are just starting your musical journey or looking for a reliable, professional-grade openback, this banjo arrives with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"381\"\u003espot-on setup\u003c\/b\u003e and is ready to play right out of the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Frailing Scoop:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows you to play comfortably over the neck for that classic, mellow old-time sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWarm Tonal Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The Fiberskin head adds a beautiful depth and vintage character to your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Knot Tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267111562,"sku":"G-SG-CSTM","price":658.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-5-string-openback-banjo-scooped-neck-and-fiberskin-head-deering-5-string-banjos-g-sg-cstm-1220249138.jpg?v=1770761827"},{"product_id":"tenbrooks-saratoga-star-06","title":"Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star with -06- Tone Ring Demo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/193424687\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. Greg Deering personally designed the inlays with an Art Nouveau style in mind. Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this high grade maple banjo stands out as a top of the line professional instrument, at home on the concert stages throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Bluegrass to Country, Rock to Classical, this is one of the ultimate banjos made today. Crafted with the precision of every Tenbrooks banjo out of highly figured violin grade maple for the ultimate tonal power and sparkle. It is so alive with sound that you can feel the vibrations through the back of the banjo as you play. The sound carries clearly greater distances than other banjos. This banjo is for the dedicated musician who appreciates versatility in communicating with the audience through music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenbrooks Saratoga Star was developed for the professional who wants slightly more edge with a brighter tone! 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Perfect for beginners looking to embark on their clawhammer banjo journey, this instrument delivers an unparalleled blend of authenticity, quality, and affordability. Made by hand in Spring Valley California by the banjo specialists at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/deering-banjos\" title=\"Deering Banjos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeering Banjos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wider 12\" rim provides a resonant bass response so you can really feel the music - plus, the renaissance head adds a warm, vintage style to your sound. \u003cstrong\u003eWe love these banjos.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wider rim and renaissance head give the banjo a great big and warm tone. 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