Deering Calico 5-String Banjo
Deering Calico 5-String Banjo on Sale at BanjoTeacher.com
A premium quality world class 5-string banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response.
The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response providing an excellent tool for all styles of music. At this price point we add two features, we taper the inside of the resonator walls for added projection of tone, and we also add the feature of glued-in frets. Each fret is fitted to the fingerboard and glued in place so that in the future when the frets are worn out, they can easily be replaced without chipping the fingerboard. You will gain these benefits on every model from the Calico on up the line.
List of FREE Included with this Banjo
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Professional Banjo Set Up - 5th String Capo Spikes Installed FREE
- Official Deering Hard Shell Case FREE
- Five Ross Nickerson Banjo Instruction DVDs FREE
- FREE LIFETIME PLATINUM Lesson Site Access
- Free US Banjo Shipping FREE
- Free Deering Head Tightening Wrench FREE
Add a Deering Leather Strap that Fits Good Time or Artisan for $29- $30 Intl. AK, HI Shipping Credit
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FREE ITEMS don't add to our normal discount price which is the lowest price we are allowed to advertise by the Manufacturer.
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The heart of the Deering Calico banjo is the Deering bronze tone-ring, precisely fitted to the three ply maple rim. The Deering -06- tone ring produces a beautiful, balanced overtone spectrum. Its weight is ideal for most styles played on the banjo. A softer touch will provide you with as much sustain as you ever want, a sharper attack will produce a distinct pop and accurate note separation. You will notice no dead spots over the entire fingerboard. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound.
Banjoteacher.com offers complete professional banjo set-up FREE. We can also add custom options like 5th string capo spikes, bridge upgrades, zero glide nut, and other set up requests.
Comes with an official Deering Hard Case 
Also FREE - Special Banjo Head Tightening T wrench
This wrench is sold separately by Deering for $10.95.
We are including it free at BanjoTeacher.com with any Deering Banjo. 
Free with this Banjo
All 5-string Deering Bluegrass Banjos include the FREE items listed above. This banjo includes 5 Ross Nickerson DVDs, an electronic banjo tuner, the official Deering Hard Shell Banjo Case, Free Pro Set-up and Free US Shipping. You can make substitutions for free items or receive credit for any free items offered.
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5 Free Ross Nickerson Banjo Instruction DVDs with this model
Your Free UNLIMITED Platinum Membership includes exclusive Digital Access to view or download ALL of these Ross Nickerson Books, DVDs and Online lessons and more.
- Fundamentals of 5-String Banjo - 52 Page Digital Banjo Book with Video and Audio,
- 5 Ross Nickerson Online DVDs,
- 7-Full Length E-Books with CD Tracks
- 25 Bluegrass Songs with Video Demonstrations at 3-speeds
- 14 Advanced Performance Videos with Tab and Two CD Tab Transcription Books
- 100 "Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks
- Dueling Banjos note for note transcription, Eagles "Take it Easy" Tab Transcription, Ross Nickerson Stairway to Heaven Tab
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- 48 archived Monthly Lesson Videos
- Member Discounts on Instruction Books and DVDs
- Many other Lessons videos and Tabs
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The Neck:
• Curly Maple With A Honey Stain
• Natural Ebony Fingerboard
• 22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets
• Mother Of Pearl Scroll Inlays
• Ivoroid Bound Fingerboard
• Multi-color Neck Purfling Trim
• Adjustable Truss Rod
• Deering Planetary Tuners
• Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
• Bound Neck and Peghead
• Slender and Comfortable Deering Neck Shape
• High Gloss Finish
The Pot:
• Deering -06- Bell Bronze Tone Ring
• Deering Premium Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim
• Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
• 11″ Top Frosted Medium Crown Head
• 24 Round Hooks with ¼″ Hex Nuts
• One Piece Nickel Plated Zinc Flange
• 5/8″ Deering Maple/Ebony Bridge
• Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Satin Finish
Resonator:
• Curly Maple
• Coral Snake Wood Purfling Trim
• Ivoroid Binding
• Shallow Depth For Quick Response
• Resonator Sides Are Specially Tapered On the Inside for Projection of Tone
• High Gloss Finish
Tone:
With a brighter tone than mahogany, maple provides a beautiful bass response and great highs. The banjo plays string to string and up the neck at a consistent clarity and excellent volume so it is easily heard amongst a band.
Dimensions:
• Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
• Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
• Resonator Diameter 13 7/8″
• Overall Instrument Length 38″
• Weight Approx. 11 lbs
Includes a Deering Hardshell Case
Lifetime Warranty
Nerissa Goodman Aug 28, 2024 | Deering Calico Banjo The banjo arrived yesterday! Wow, it is so beautiful, and the case is also impressive – It is definitely a step up and it sounds amazing! Thank you for the CDs and DVDs – that was a sweet surprise! Thank you Ross for making the process so easy and talking me through all my questions. Thanks again, Nerissa |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Chris K Cockrum Oct 21, 2023 | Very Happy Hi Ross, Received the Calico and have been playing it for a while and I'm very happy with it. Thanks, Chris C. |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Kathy Ridgeway Oct 16, 2021 | It is beautiful!!! Ross,My new Calico arrived yesterday as scheduled. It is beautiful!!! It sounds amazing (and will sound even more amazing as I learn how to really play, haha)! I can’t believe it is finally here and I am so pleased! Thank you for your assistance and great customer service! -Kathy |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
Mike Acquesta Jun 25, 2018 | It's beautiful. Banjo just arrived. It's beautiful. Thanks. Will be doing a lot of picking tonight. Enjoying the Banjo Encyclopedia. Reading it from the very beginning and doing the exercises on the CD as I go along. Will you have a booth at the IBMA Convention this year in Raleigh? If so, I will come by and see you. |
Recommended to buy: Yes |
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