Posted By: BDCA (+4) | Rate Member
$4,500 USD
The GDL is the Top of the Line Deering banjo and this is a rare custom gold plated tenor, PERFECT for Irish trad. Darren Maloney plays a lesser model but you can get the feel for the Deering sound from his videos.
I have had this banjo for a number of years but I have a dozen other tenors that I use for gigs, touring and festivals. These range from Gold Tones to a 1921 Paragon. Consequently, the GDL rarely gets played and quite frankly I am afraid to take to a pub session or bring it on an airplane.
I recently played it and it was the first time out of the case in a year.
The sound is absolutely fantastic and the banjo is a joy to play, but all my other banjos sound good enough for gigs, festivals, travel and pub sessions, and much less of a worry to travel with. My 1921 Paragon is the banjo I usually take to Ireland.
The banjo is a work of art, but it's stupid to have such a beautiful instrument and not play it.
Irish Buyers: Save a few reddies, I will be in Galway in early December and could hand carry the instrument with me.
Location:
United States, Tucson, AZ, 85741
Shipping:
Actual discounted UPS Cost
Payment Methods:
Cash (in person), Paypal
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 2 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: Only if the banjo is not as described , no other reasons accepted.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Mint Condition
Category:
Make:
Deering
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
112797
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398
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