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Prewar Banjo with Tone Beloved Around the Globe





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Meet the Rustic Wreath from Deering’s Golden Series! With this series, Deering set out to craft masterful tributes that encapsulate the sound, look, and feel of prized prewar banjos. From the get-go, you’ll notice classic prewar touches ? a traditional prewar peghead shape, traditional style flange, and tapered neck profile ? embellishing the look of this sleek, minimalistic banjo. Each Deering Rustic Wreath is crafted in the USA with historical research informing high-end components such as maple and ebony tonewoods; a bell bronze tone ring; and stunning fingerboard and headstock inlays characteristic of the prewar style. The resonator of the Rustic Wreath is also deeper than what you would find on most banjos, allowing for greater bass frequencies within the acoustic mix. While it honors the heritage of the instrument, the Rustic Wreath also features touches engineered for flawless performance, like an 11-inch Frosted Top anchored with 24 J-hook brackets and Deering’s True Tone Tailpiece and Smile Bridge.





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Time-tested tone honors this instrument's heritage





The Rustic Wreath banjo's curated tonewood selections offer enticing looks and powerful prewar tone. A 3-ply violin-grade maple rim and 3-ply poplar/poplar/maple resonator combine for a traditional tonal cocktail that's taken to new heights by the musicality of the Deering 06 bell brass tone ring. As your hand wanders up the single-piece quarter-sawn maple neck, you'll find a familiar "U" neck carve for smooth and effortless playability. This quarter-sawn lumber used at the neck strengthens the construction of the instrument and is less prone to warping over time.Quarter-sawn lumber also shows off extra wood grain ? a treat for hands to hold and for eyes to behold! A 22-fret ebony fingerboard topped with intricate "Wreath" inlays rounds out this banjo's feel with captivating aesthetics and glassy playability.





Bell bronze ? good vibrations, better tone!





The Rustic Wreath’s bell bronze tone ring and brass tension hoop raise the bar on tone quality and resonance. Discerning modern pickers and prewar builds both rely on bell bronze tone rings to keep their banjo loud and musical. The unplated bell bronze used in the Rustic Wreath's tone ring ups the resonance even more and adds a bright, shimmering cut that’s comparable to maple resonators. By including bell bronze on the Rustic Wreath banjo, Deering has guaranteed that your banjo's resonator and tonewoods sing together in harmony.





Authentic prewar appointments





Between the Rustic Wreath’s hardware and appointments, this banjo exudes classic prewar style but mellows it out with a minimalistic design approach. The Rustic Wreath features the same fine wreath design inlay that adorns their Golden Wreath model, complete with a 15th-fret block inlay that denotes the model name. Other touches, like the understated satin finish on the walnut stain and white binding on the resonator, bring a subtle yet refined touch to this prewar-inspired instrument. Planetary headstock tuners and a 5th-string geared tuner keep strings tuning stable, while an 11-inch Frosted Top banjo head anchored with 24 heavy-duty J-hook brackets ensures maximum vibrational transfer between head, body, and strings. Moreover, patented appointments ? a Smile Bridge carved from maple/ebony and a True Tone Tailpiece tailpiece ? keep strings responsive and free of buzz.





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 Rustic Wreath 5-string Resonator Banjo Features:


Passionately crafted in the USA according to prewar traditions from the 1930s


3-ply violin-grade maple rim and 3-ply poplar/poplar/maple resonator for tone that cuts through the mix


Deeper resonator allows for greater bass frequencies


Premium unplated bell bronze tone ring and tension hoop infuse tone with musical sustain and warmth


Maple neck, quarter-sawn to accent wood grain and enhance stability


Smooth ebony fingerboard adorned with 22 frets


Hardware including a zinc flange and a Gotoh geared 5th-string tuner support top-notch performance


Minimalist design includes an understated satin finish and resonator binding


Period accurate appointments, including wreath inlays and a zinc flange


24 upgraded J-hook brackets and patented bridge safeguard tone and enhance performance