{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-deering-sierra-5-string-mahogany-banjo","title":"Deering Sierra 5 - String Mahogany Banjo","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExceptional Craftsmanship with Superior Tone - The Deering Sierra 5- String Mahogany Banjo\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur most popular professional grade banjo for almost 30 years. We are proud to manufacture the Sierra as affordably as possible and still retain all of the high end features that affect the tone and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The Deering Sierra banjo is truly the flagship of our entire line! How is it that this is so? Well, I’ll tell you. The pot assembly of the Sierra, the violin grade maple 3-ply rim, the -06- tone ring, the one-piece zinc flange, the notched tension hoop, the Deering tailpiece and the armrest are exactly the same as our whole line all the way up to the Gabriella, with just a few exceptions. The only exceptions are; the Golden Era has a different zinc flange, the Hartford has a Grenadillo wood tone ring, the Terry Baucom has an -06- tone ring that is just a few ounces lighter than the standard -06- tone ring, and the Tenbrooks banjos have the Swiss Jens Kruger tone ring.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen I first introduced the Sierra I kept the cost down by keeping the cosmetics simple. I put the money into the pot assembly. I wanted to build a top professional banjo at a price that I could have afforded when I was a kid going to the music store on my way home from school every day.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith the implementation of new technology we have been able to make the Sierra exquisitely beautiful without raising the price. I have been greatly inspired by the artwork of the old masters of the Boston banjo era from the turn of the last century. With this inspiration in my blood, I have brought art to the Sierra that is usually reserved for banjos costing much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The Sierra is truly a professional masterpiece of both sound and art at a price that is within your reach.\" - Greg Deering\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Quartersawn Mahogany or Maple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Slender \"D\" Shape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStain: Brown Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNut Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTuners: Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrets: 22 Nickel Silver Frets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFingerboard: A Grade Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInlays: Original Deering Designed Engraved Inlays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRim Diameter: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTone Ring: Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHead: 11\" Top Frosted Medium Crown\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHooks \u0026amp; Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1\/4″ Hex Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc Flange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArmrest: Deering Armrest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardware Plating: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge: 5\/8\" Deering Smile Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResonator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar\/Poplar\/Mahogany or Maple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResonator Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResonator Sidewalls: Straight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResonator Diameter: 13 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResonator Stain: Brown Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck Width at the Nut: 1 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRim Diameter: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverall Instrument Length: 38\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight Approx.: 11 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Deering Banjos\u003cbr\u003eModel: S\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I355857-N-0-WHXB\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 840394072401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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