Deering little wonder
submitted 9/1/2011
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Submitter |
spoonfed |
Where Purchased |
Eagle music Huddersfield |
Year Purchased |
2011 |
Price Paid |
£850 (GBp)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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somewhere between clucking and bright, just the sort of sound I hoped for from an openback, you can frail this baby or pick it or strum it ! I do all three. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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superb setup straight out of the case, this banjo made a road trip to my house of several hundred miles and was in tune when it arrived ! good courier ? great banjo! this instrument is very precisely made and needs to be in tune to the Nth degree to sound right but , when it is !! |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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the look of this banjo for me was one of its major plus points, beautifuly plain and understated giving it a "ready to go to work" appearance, superb satin finish to the neck make it a pleasure to play for long periods (I cant put it down !) the lovely ebony fingerboard adds a touch of class and the fretwork is superb, You get the picture, I just love the thing ! |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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I gig this banjo sometimes three nights a week without a backup and it gets better and better, I think it will go on improving and last for years to come, obviously this is a real lightweight instrument and would not benefit from bashing it about, word of caution; it blew off its stand at an outdoor gig and crashed to the floor ! no harm done but, it is very light ! |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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All Deerings come with a lifetime warranty, so no issues there so far ! so unable to comment on the company. |
Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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like I said, the ebony fingerboard and satin neck are outstanding ! I like also the nickel plated hardware, the armrest is tarnishing already but thats through playing in a short sleeved shirt all summer outdoors, but I think that just looks cool! |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I have heard lots of comment with regard to the price, too much is what most are saying but, I am very happy with this banjo and only time will tell if it turns out to be good value, if it lasts like its namesakes have done , and being made by Deering there is every hope that it will, in summary, I think this little banjo shows every sign of carrying a much revered name into the next century. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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