Deering - 1980 Calico - 5 String Banjo - Maple - w/HSC - x0880 - Vintage

The Deering Calico 5-String Banjo is a top-tier professional instrument celebrated for its crisp highs, powerful bass response, and dynamic tonal range. Crafted in the USA, this model features a quartersawn curly maple neck and resonator finished in a rich honey amber gloss, giving it both visual elegance and sonic brilliance. The Deering -06- bell bronze tone ring, paired with a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, delivers a balanced overtone spectrum and exceptional note separation. Whether played with a light touch or aggressive attack, the Calico responds with clarity and sustain across the entire fingerboard, making it ideal for bluegrass, folk, and solo performance styles.

This 1980 model, while vintage, retains the hallmark features that define the Calico series, including glued-in nickel silver frets for easy future maintenance, a AAA ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl scroll inlays, and a tapered resonator for enhanced projection. The one-piece cast zinc flange and Deering True Tone tailpiece contribute to its robust build and tonal precision. With its slender neck profile and premium planetary tuners, the Calico offers smooth playability and reliable tuning stability. Whether you're a seasoned banjoist or a collector, this instrument stands as a testament to Deering’s commitment to quality and innovation.

Serialized 0600880