In Praise of the Deering Sierra

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From glosardo on 10/31/2018 9:23:15 AM

I bought a Sierra new last May and the more I play it the more I appreciate it. No, it's not the flashiest banjo on the market, nor does it have many of the bells and whistles that you find today (radiused fingerboard, high-gloss finish, etc). The inlay isn't even MOP. Yet, I don't care. The Sierra is just a bare-bones, grass roots instrument, yet it's still professional grade, solid, and (to me at least) easy to play with a great sound. Anyone else have affection for their lowly Sierra?

8 Comments
	BanjoMSA says: 10/31/2018 9:52:54 AM Yes. I have the maple model. Easy to play and sounds great. I also have a Deering Calico. The Sierra sounds just as good.
	bellyboy says: 10/31/2018 12:47:07 PM Yes, maple for me also, had it 2yrs and love it as much as the day I got it
	BACook says: 10/31/2018 6:26:46 PM Love my mahogany Sierra, and so does everyone else. Other pickers I meet can’t wait to get their hands on it once they hear it’s incredible tone. The only change I made is adding a Purcell roasted red maple bridge. Definitely a prize purchase.
	dpercy says: 11/1/2018 11:02:07 AM Yes! I also have the maple Sierra. Love the way it pops! It's not overly fancy, but that's just the way I like it. It is an incredible instrument! I'll keep it forever. I'd highly recommend this banjo to anyone that has learned a few licks and is ready to upgrade and wants to sound good!
	talljoey says: 11/2/2018 9:04:25 AM I have a mahogany open back Sierra. It has a beautiful sound up and down the neck. She is definitely a keeper.
	glosardo says: 11/2/2018 10:34:52 AM Talljoey, I remember when you posted your original Sierra in the for sale forum because you decided you wanted an open back. I almost bought it.
	BlueMoon Banjo says: 3/16/2019 3:53:11 AM I have just got a used 1997 Mahogany Sierra that I love!! It has not been played much so it is like new. I cannot believe how heavy it is! I also have a Goodtime Two. Love them both!!
	vincefewo says: 5/7/2019 10:28:15 AM Love my late model maple Sierra. Scorpion bridge and 5 star strings. Hard to put down, super banjo. Nice to see so many positive comments!
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