Deering Calico Review
Deering Calico
submitted 7/23/2012
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Submitter |
snapjackson (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
Deering Endorsement |
Year Purchased |
2011 |
Price Paid |
($US) |
Sound
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My Calico has such a beautiful tone up and down the neck. This banjo definitely has some punch to it if that's what you're looking for. When playing straight ahead bluegrass it cuts like a knife and the note separation is tremendous, but what I really love about this banjo is as I move my right hand closer to the neck I can evoke such a lovely, warm, and milky sound that I just can't get enough of. It is by far the most versatile banjo that I have ever owned. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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Deering set up the banjo. The action was perfect. I raised the tailpiece and changed the angle, switched out the Deering bridge for a Silvio Ferretti Scorpion bridge (sounds great!), and put on a lighter set of strings. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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BEAUTIFUL. I have the tobacco stained model. It is georgous. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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I have had it for coming up on a year and it seems solid. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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The folks at Deering have been a pleasure to work with. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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No complaints. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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This banjo is my road dog and I love it very much. The tone is punchy, precise, and pretty all at once. I play both clawhammer and 3 finger style and like I said above, it is the most versatile banjo I have ever had the pleasure of owning. I am very proud to endorse Deering Banjos.
Next on my list...the John Hartford (wooden tone ring) banjo!
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Overall Rating |
9 |
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