Deering Sierra Openback 5-string Banjo
Sierra Openback 5-String Deering Banjo
The most popular and affordable professional grade banjo now available as an openback
Greg Deering knows what it feels like to want a professional banjo and not be able to afford it, so this has become the flagship of our line. We make the Sierra affordable and you get all the most important features that affect the tone and playability. Simple detailing allows us to keep the cost down, while still giving you all the important components of a high quality banjo.
List of FREE Included with this Banjo
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.
BanjoTeacher.com is a full warranty authorized dealer for all Deering Banjo Models and at the best prices. Call or email us anytime for the best price or for price matching.
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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, left handed models 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. 
Each Deering Professional Banjo includes free items listed above. 5 Ross Nickerson DVDs, a free electronic banjo tuner, Ross's All Online Lesson Access , Free Hard shell official Deering Banjo case and Free US Shipping.
Add this Deering Leather Banjo Strap that fits Artisan and Good Time banjo's for $29.The vast majority of leather straps do not fit behind the brackets of a Good Time or Artisan Banjo.
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Neck:
Mahogany - Now Available in Maple and Walnut
Natural Ebony Fingerboard
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Original Deering Designed Engraved Inlays
Slender Deering Neck Shape
Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners
Deering Geared 5th String Peg
Satin Finish
Pot:
Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring
Three-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
True Tone Deering Tailpiece
Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
11″ Top Frosted Medium Crown Head
24 Round Hooks and ¼″ Hex Nuts
Tube Flange
Slender Shaped Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Satin Finish
Includes a Deering Hardshell Case
Tone:
With the standard Mahogany, the Sierra has the sweet sound of mahogany with less sustain than maple or walnut. With optional Maple, at no extra cost, the Sierra has a brighter and crisper professional quality tone that is easy to play with clarity and good note separation.
Tuned:
g,D,G,B,D in standard tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Dimensions: Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″ Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″ Overall Instrument Length 38″ Weight Approx. 11 lbs
Warranty: The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship
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