1993 Deering Maple Blossom for $1300
I have no connection to this sale. Just wanted to share what could be the deal of the year. Or at least one of the best deals I've seen in a long time.
A 1993 Deering Maple Blossom for about the same price as a similar era dot inlay Sierra. And less than any new Chinese RK, Gold Star or Gold Tone Masterclone. Blond finishes are not my thing and I'm no longer in the market. But anyone considering their first step up from a beginner banjo should be looking at this lifetime instrument.
Edited by - Old Hickory on 11/13/2026 10:41:00
Wow, that’s a real players banjo. Pretty rough, cosmeticly, so probably get passed up by folks looking for a perfect instrument. But I didn’t see anything that would keep me from buying it (if I was in the market) and playing the s*** out of it, without worry. The fret wear DOES NOT look very bad at all, in fact it’s less than my Sierra after a couple years. A good set up and an after market case handle, and someone has a lifer player.
Also the seller (Eric's Gear Emporium) appears to be an online dealer/shop, so it’s doubtful that the seller was the banjos original owner. The price has already come down from $1700 on Reverb, to $1300 on the BHO listing. This would be a great one to watch for awhile, or make an offer to see if he would go lower. And if anyone is interested, in the BHO listing, there is a link to the Reverb listing, with a bunch more pictures.
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