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Sierra 5-String Banjo

Sierra 5-String Banjo

Deering Line Up - Sierra

Deering Line Up - Sierra

Deering

Description

Deering's most popular professional grade banjo for almost 20 years. 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 their line. The Sierra is affordable with all the most important features that affect the tone and playability. Simple detailing allows Deering to keep the cost down, while still giving you all the important components of a high quality banjo.

The heirloom-quality, professional Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo features a sand-cast, virgin bell bronze, genuine Deering tone ring mounted to a 3-ply rock-maple rim with a one-piece resonator flange. Uses the same tone ring, rim, and flanges as the Gabriella model, which lists at $24,950! The mahogany neck, resonator with ebony fingerboard, planet-style tuning pegs, and satin finish enhance the classic appearance and playability of this powerful and affordable banjo. Deering includes a $180-value case with your Sierra Banjo.

Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard tuning.
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Open Box Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo Level 2 197881562007
Open Box Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo Level 2 197881562007
Open Box Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo Level 2 197881562007

Features

Neck:
  • Mahogany
  • 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
  • One Piece Cast Zinc Flange
  • Slender Shaped Armrest
  • Nickel Plated Hardware
  • Satin Finish
Resonator:
  • Mahogany
  • White Binding
  • Straight Inside Sidewalls
  • Satin Finish

Specs

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

Reviews

5

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Back-Up3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Concerts2
  4. Definitely professional level quality as Deering1
  5. Jam Sessions1
Cons
  1. NONE1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Good Tone4
  2. Consistent1
  3. Well Built / Quality1
  4. Easy To Play1
  5. Beautiful Victorian Inlay1

Reviewed by 7 customers

Most Recent

  • Update After 2 Years

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJim

    fromSan Antonio TEXAS

    I wanted to followup on my initial review - since I wrote it after only having the Sierra for a week or so. I play it 2 or 3 times a week. I absolutely love it. Tone, playability, quality and style - all five stars. By purchasing a high-end instrument, I was able to enjoy playing more - so I've played more, gotten better, enjoyed playing more....

  • This is my 4th banjo - Will not need another!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byJD

    fromSan Antonio Texas

    I primarily play acoustic guitar. Decided to switch my focus to the banjo. I've had the Sierra for a week now, played an hour a day. It is fantastic. Just the right amount of bling. Fit and finish were perfect. Easy to fret Tone is fantastic. I'm sure the maple version would be too. It came in perfect playing condition, tuned exactly 1/2 step down. Banjo is heavy. I'm going to have to find a more substantial strap and stand now. Case is great too.

  • The Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo Lives Up to Its Reputation

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byOdhran

    fromRogue River, OR

    I am an experienced musician who plays guitar, fiddle and harmonica. Nevertheless, I wanted a new challenge, so I decided at age 65 to learn a new instrument: a 5-string banjo. After much research, I decided on an American-made Deering Sierra 5-string Mahogany banjo. I play a Mahogany Teton Grand Concert Guitar and love its deep mellow sound. I wanted a professional banjo that was a joy to play and had the volume to hold its own among other acoustical instruments in a band. The Guitar Center had a great sale before Christmas that allowed me to purchase a new Sierra for slightly more than used ones go for. Deering banjos hold their value. I am already having fun flat picking it and am slowly learning the three-finger picking technique. The Deering Banjo company has great customer service, and promptly sent me a replacement Hex nut for one of the banjo's round J-hooks that was missing a nut. I highly recommend the Sierra banjo for both novice and experienced musicians.

  • This banjo is absolutely amazing.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byTigard Magic Banjo

    fromTigard, Oregon

    I'm really more between novice and experienced. I take my playing seriously, practicing every day for at least 1/2 hour. Just got the Sierra Deering after damaging the neck of my Gretsch (over adjusted the truss rod and cracked the neck). Wow! What a difference. The action is low and the strings are super easy to fret. No buzz, pure sound an intonation. I really like the way my hand glides so smoothly up and down the neck, making those transitions up the neck so much easier. I'm super happy with this purchase!

  • Would definitely buy this again!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byTimothy

    fromundisclosed

    Wow! Smooth professional looking neck and fret board. Action was set perfectly for me right out of the box. The tone quality up and down the fret board is perfect. Just got this on Friday and can't stop playing it. The quality of this model for the price is really a great value.

  • fantastic!

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    bysteve shillingburg

    fromshenandoah valley, Va

    Excellent clear sound all the way down the neck action is awesome!

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