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Downsizing and moving mean I have to sell the best electric banjo I've ever owned, a Deering Crossfire. From the time I first saw Bela play one I wanted one, and when I finally got it I already had a half dozen other banjos. I hate to sell this one but NO ROOM and I gotta sell it. Almost never see one of these for less than $2000 Someone is going to get an absolutely amazing instrument. This banjo looks and plays brand new...it bounces light everywhere you look. I've played it onstage and it is a show-stopper! But I also love that I can play it unplugged in quiet settings just for practice. The full size head vs. other electric banjos I've owned and played is no comparison to the the smaller 8" heads. I remember thinking years ago that these instruments didn't "sound" like a banjo. And then one day I realized, this is a BANJO that rivals any electric guitar...it allows you to do things and play things that simply cannot be done on another lead instrument. I've been a Deering fan for over a decade now, having owned several (still have 2 Deerings) and sad to see this one go. It just plays like BUTTER! It's tight and crisp and sweet and sounds best with a piano/keyboard-style amp.
The neck is a contrasting blonde maple with the rest of the banjo a stunning BLACK! This instrument sells new for over $4000...this one has played in beautifully but still looks NEW! Here's what the Deering website has to say about this banjo:



"This black beauty Crossfire electric banjo is a stage performer's dream come true and will play as loud as an electric guitar without feedback. It can be used with electronic effects, pedals, etc. With tone a volume controls on the banjo itself and an actual working banjo head stretched over a brass tone ring, this banjo has the convenience of an electric guitar but with a banjo sound.

This Crossfire has two powerful, active, magnetic pick-ups under the head; one in the neck position and the other by the bridge and both powered by a single 9 volt battery.. By a flick of the toggle switch, you can play the bridge pick-up or the near-the-neck pickup or both at the same time.

You can plug this Crossfire into any keyboard amp, acoustic amp, guitar amp or run it directly into your PA system. While it will sound different in these systems, your versatile Crossfire can play through many systems. You can play almost silently if you play it un-plugged which can extend your practice hours at home or in a hotel.

Whether high volume on stage, or un-plugged on the couch when the kids are sleeping, this Crossfire will work with you in every environment."

It ships in a lightweight, ultra-padded soft case and I'll throw in the suede/leather soft strap ($95), and ship FREE to the 48 states at this price.

deeringbanjos.com/collections/...re-banjos