The Deering Eagle Series Banjo is a premium instrument crafted with precision and artistry for players who demand exceptional tone, playability, and aesthetic beauty. Featuring a quartersawn maple neck with a slender “D” profile, a striking custom dark “Eagle Red” stain, and original engraved inlays on an A-grade ebony fingerboard, this banjo delivers both elegance and performance. The 3-ply violin-grade maple rim paired with Deering’s patented Twenty-Ten tone ring provides a clear, powerful, and balanced voice that’s equally suited for stage, studio, or jam sessions. With nickel hardware, a Deering True Tone tailpiece, and the innovative Deering Smile Bridge, this banjo combines modern engineering with traditional craftsmanship. The high-gloss resonator in matching “Eagle Red” enhances projection and adds to the instrument’s striking appearance. Designed for comfort and reliability, the Eagle Series is built to inspire musicians at every level. Specifications Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple Shape: Slender “D” Stain: Custom Dark “Eagle Red” Finish: High Gloss Fingerboard: A-Grade Ebony Inlays: Original Eagle Engraved Inlays Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Nut Width: 1 1/4″ Tuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared Scale Length: 26 1/4″ Pot Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Diameter: 11″ Tone Ring: Deering Patented Twenty-Ten Tone Ring Head: 11″ Top Frosted, Medium Crown Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks, 1/4″ Hex Nuts Flange: 2-Piece Eagle Series Flange Armrest: Deering Armrest Hardware Plating: Nickel Bridge: 5/8″ Deering Smile Bridge Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece Finish: Hand-Finished Satin Polyurethane Resonator Wood: Maple (with Custom Dark “Eagle Red” Stain) Diameter: 13 7/8″ Sidewalls: Straight Finish: High Gloss Dimensions Rim Diameter: 11″ Overall Length: 38″ Weight: Approx. 10 lbs
