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The Wonder of a White Oak Rim





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Perfect for the folk or clawhammer player seeking a more organic tone, Deering’s Vega White Oak is a genuinely professional-grade open-back banjo. This banjo’s 11-inch white oak rim delivers superb clarity, crisp note definition, and a voluminous projection to rival any other open-back banjo out there, with a complex and woody response courtesy of its tone-ring-less construction. Players of all styles and backgrounds will surely love the quartersawn white oak neck’s grip-filling Vega “D” profile, and it’s all topped off with a gorgeous slab of ebony for the fingerboard and peghead cap. You also get an array of top-tier Deering hardware, including a Deering True Tone tailpiece, planetary tuners, and a comfortable metal armrest. Finally, in a tribute to the legendary inlay work of Icilio Consalvi, Vega White Oak banjos come emblazoned with an elegant Gryphon inlay on the peghead.





Crystal-clear note clarity





Remarkably lightweight and boasting a bold, bright tone, Deering’s White Oak banjos are an ideal choice for folk musicians and clawhammer devotees. The key is this banjo’s white oak rim, supplying exceptional note-to-note clarity and a snappy response with plenty of pop. Moreover, Deering is so confident in the natural projection and volume of white oak that this banjo sports a tone-ring-free design ? a choice that grants the Vega White Oak series a richness and warmth that perfectly pairs with old-time banjo applications, especially when backing a vocalist.





Professional-grade Deering hardware





Deering is renowned within the banjo world for its proprietary hardware’s sheer quality and performance, qualities best exemplified within Deering’s True Tone tailpiece. This tailpiece offers effortless string changes and directly enhances the tone of your banjo. Moreover, the True Tone tailpiece was built with adjustment in mind, and its straightforward design makes it a breeze to adjust the string angle to your tonal taste. On the opposite end of the banjo, five Deering Planetary tuners deliver traditional banjo aesthetics with all the stability and smooth action of a modern tuner.





11-inch rim for clear and cutting tones





So, 11-inch or 12-inch? It’s a tough tonal decision that’s unique to the open-back banjo (resonator banjos are almost always 11-inch), and it’s key in shaping the overall sound of your instrument. This banjo features the more common 11-inch rim, resulting in a clearer and more articulate response with plenty of “pop.” An 11-inch rim open-back banjo is an ideal choice for playing within an ensemble where you may require more cut, but they’re also more than versatile enough to serve as a solo or vocal accompaniment instrument.





Deering: decades of banjo excellence





From professional-grade parts and exciting accessories to an impressive range of banjo series befitting players of all calibers, Deering is heralded as “The Great American Banjo Company” ? and for good reason! Since 1975, Deering has shown an unrivaled dedication to top-tier American-made quality and innovation in the banjo domain. Today, Sweetwater is proud to walk alongside Deering ? but we aren’t alone! Numerous bluegrass, folk, and country stars spanning the past and present, including Scott Avett, Keith Urban, and Jeff DaRosa, have engaged in the Deering banjo revelry. Are you ready to join the ranks?





Deering Vega White Oak 11-inch Openback Banjo Features:


11-inch open-back banjo, ideal for folk, clawhammer, and old-time music musicians


Bright and punchy white oak rim, with no tone ring for a more complex and woody sound


11-inch renaissance medium crown head with 24-round J-hooks and a Deering notched tension hook


Quarter-sawn white oak neck in rather full-feeling Vega “D” profile


Glassy ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay


Top-class Deering hardware, including a True Tone Tailpiece, Planetary tuners, and a comfortable armrest


Hand-finished satin finish for a sleek, fast feel


Ebony nut for a more mellow tone


Beautiful gryphon peghead inlay inspired by master inlay artist Icilio Consalvi