Custom Deering Golden Wreath Curly Maple 5-String Banjo

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Deering Custom Golden Wreath Curly Maple 5-String Banjo

The Deering Custom Golden Wreath is a professional-grade, prewar-style bluegrass banjo with a unique twist. While the standard Golden Wreath traditionally features mahogany, this Banjo Studio Custom swap utilizes premium Curly Maple for both the neck and resonator. By matching the neck and resonator wood to the 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, this instrument achieves a cohesive aesthetic and a powerful, punchy tonal profile.

Custom Stand Out Specs:

• Curly Maple Construction: Swapping mahogany for maple provides a brighter, more focused notes and sustain, ideal for cutting through a loud bluegrass band.

• Unplated -06- Bronze Tone Ring: Unique to the Golden Wreath series, the tone ring is left unplated. This allows the bronze to "breathe" and vibrate more freely, resulting in a rich, beefy tone with exceptional resonance.

• Vintage 1930s Design: Featuring the iconic "Wreath" Mother of Pearl inlays and a deeper resonator, this banjo captures the soul of the classic prewar era.

• Player-Centric Hardware: A lighter-weight flange reduces the overall strain on the player, making it perfect for long stage sets and late-night jams without sacrificing an ounce of power.

Performance & Craftsmanship

At the heart of this banjo is the Deering polished -06- bronze tone ring, precisely fitted to a three-ply violin-grade maple rim. The high-gloss finish highlights the tiger-stripe grain of the curly maple, while the dense ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing surface.

Our Take: "We love the rich, beefy tone this banjo has. If you are looking for a world-class bluegrass powerhouse with a custom wood configuration, this is the one for you."