This is a gorgeous openback 17 fret tenor banjo in both looks and sound! This would be a fantastic banjo for either Irish style playing or traditional jazz. Truly is a killer tenor banjo.

The tubaphone tone ring is one of the most sought after tone rings in banjo history for its clarity and warmth.  Deering Banjo Company has been making Vega banjos for over 20 years and have taken a treasured banjo brand to new highs.  

Neck:
Curly Maple Stained Light Amber
17 Nickel Silver Frets
Mother of Pearl Vega Inlay Pattern
Adjustable Truss Rod
Ebony Fingerboard
Ivoroid Binding
Bone Nut
Traditional Vega Neck Shape
Deering Planetary Tuners
Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
High Gloss Finish

Pot:
Tubaphone Tone Ring
3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Fiberskyn Head
Deering Tailpiece
Dual Coordinator Rods
Brass Bracket Band
Deering 5/8" Smile Bridge

Comes with a Deering/Vega hardshell case