Deering Boston 5-String Banjo - Natural Blond Curly Maple with Hardshell Case

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Pairing craftsmanship and creativity, the Deering Boston 5-String Banjo tells the story of innovation meeting tradition. Rather than simply recreating designs of the past, Deering set out to build a professional-grade banjo that could deliver exceptional tone, durability, and performance while offering a fresh approach to construction. The result is the Boston: A uniquely American instrument that has earned a loyal following among bluegrass pickers, folk musicians, and banjo enthusiasts alike.

What makes the Boston truly special is its distinctive steel rim design. Instead of relying on a traditional separate tone ring and wooden rim assembly, Deering utilizes a precision-rolled 3/16" steel rim that functions as both rim and tone-producing element. This innovative design produces impressive volume, clarity, sustain, and projection while reducing complexity and cost. The result is a banjo with a powerful voice that cuts through a jam session yet remains balanced and articulate for solo performance.

Complementing its unique construction is a beautiful Natural Blond Curly Maple neck adorned with Deering’s elegant Seed and Vine inlay pattern. The slender "D" neck profile feels comfortable and fast in the hand, while the ebony fingerboard, geared fifth-string tuner, quality hardware, and included hardshell case make this instrument ready for stage, studio, or home. Whether you're advancing into serious bluegrass playing or seeking a dependable professional-quality banjo with a character all its own, the Deering Boston delivers performance that stands apart from the crowd.

The Boston’s innovative steel-rim architecture gives it a distinctive tonal character — bright, punchy, and highly responsive — while maintaining the warmth and musicality that players expect from a professional-grade resonator banjo. Combined with Deering’s renowned craftsmanship, it’s an instrument built to inspire years of confident playing.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Boston Series
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Natural Blond Curly Maple

Neck

• Neck Material: Curly Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender "D"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Material: A-Grade Ebony
• Position Inlays: Seed and Vine Maple and Pearloid Inlays
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1.25"
• Scale Length: 26.25"
• Tuners: Guitar-Style Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3/16" Rolled Steel
• Rim Finish: Nickel Plated
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: Integrated Steel Rim Design
• Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32" Hex Nuts
• Flange: Butterfly 24-Piece Flange & Shoe
• Armrest: Deering Armrest
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Hardware

• Bridge: 5/8" Deering Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
• Strings: 5-String Banjo Strings
• Finish: Hand-Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator

• Resonator Material: 3-Ply Poplar / Poplar / Maple
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13.875"
• Resonator Stain: Light Maple

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Deering Literature
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: BE81
• Manufacture Date: 2026