Deering 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Banjo with Hardshell Case

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The Deering 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Banjo celebrates five decades of masterful American craftsmanship with a design that blends artistry, innovation, and tonal excellence. Limited to just 10 pieces worldwide, this exclusive release honors Deering’s unmatched legacy in banjo making, offering collectors and performers alike a chance to own a genuine piece of musical history.

From the first glance, the 50th Anniversary model captivates with its AAA curly maple neck and resonator, finished in an elegant Sepia Burst gloss that highlights the instrument’s natural beauty. Every metal component gleams with gold plating, while intricate gold mother-of-pearl inlays adorn the bound ebony fingerboard and peghead — complete with a commemorative “50th Anniversary” banner. The refined design is paired with gold-plated planetary tuners, cream tuning buttons, and Deering’s signature Smile bridge, underscoring a sense of timeless luxury.

Beneath its striking exterior lies Deering’s renowned tonal foundation: a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim paired with a gold-plated -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring. This classic combination yields exceptional volume, clarity, and projection with a balanced, resonant timbre. The result is a banjo that not only dazzles the eye but sings with a rich, expressive voice worthy of Deering’s golden anniversary — and it’s available right now at Haggerty’s Music. Housed in a premium Deering hardshell case, this limited-edition masterpiece is destined to become a centerpiece in any serious collection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Sepia Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Quartersawn AAA Curly Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender “D” Shape
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Nut Material: Ebony
• Neck Depth: 0.819” at 1st Fret, 0.862” at 12th Fret
• Nut Width: 1.25"
• Fingerboard Material: A-Grade Ebony
• Position Inlays: Original Deering Gold Mother-of-Pearl Inlays with 50th Anniversary Banner
• Number of Frets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets
• Scale Length: 26.25"
• Tuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners (Gold-Plated)
• 5th String Tuner: Gold-Plated Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin-Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: Deering Gold-Plated -06- 20-Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring
• Head: 11" Top-Frosted Medium Crown
• Tension Hoop: Gold-Plated Notched Brass
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Gold-Plated Round J-Hooks with 1/4" Hex Nuts
• Flange: Gold-Plated One-Piece Cast Zinc
• Armrest: Deering Gold-Plated Armrest
• Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Gold-Plated Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Overall Finish: Satin

Resonator

• Resonator Material: AAA Curly Maple (Back and Sides)
• Resonator Finish: Gloss
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13.875"
• Resonator Stain: Sepia Burst

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Deering Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 10879925AZ87
• Manufacture Date: 2025