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7232 reviews in the archive.
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Price Paid: 1000 ($US)
I play clawhammer. The sound of this banjo is bright yet reasonably full for a woody.
As mentioned in another review, when it is tuned "perfectly" it sounds like an angel's harp.
Sound Rating: 10
The banjo was set up perfectly when I got it.
Setup Rating: 10
It is a simple banjo but handsome. The neck and fret board are smooth and easy to play. The fit and finish is flawless.
Appearance Rating: 10
It appears to have all quality well fitted parts that will last a long time. I'd depend on it without a backup for sure.
Reliability Rating: 10
I've talked to a lot of folks at Deering and have had nothing but positive experiences. It has a lifetime warranty to the original owner.
Customer Service: 10
All the components are quality. There's no cheap or weak parts that I'm aware of.
Components Rating: 10
I love this banjo. I do wish it had an option for a fiberskyn head but that's just me. My other banjo is a Deering 5 Deluxe but my Vega is the one that sits on my lap most of the time.
It's light and easy to play. The sound is good and the sustain is more than adequate for a wood rim banjo. It has a broad dynamic range and when I lay into it, it comes alive.
Overall Rating: 10
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