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We call this first model of our Deering line the Boston banjo to acknowledge the people of Boston who produced many fine banjos in the earlier part of the last century. For parking lot picking the Boston rings out loud and clear. The thick steel rim which is unique to the Deering line, produces a sound similar to a bronze tonering and enables you to get a much more affordable banjo. One way to experience the excellent quality of the Boston banjo is to close your eyes and compare the sound to other banjos in the same price range. The Boston provides exceptional tone, which is far superior to the tone of the die-cast brass tone-rings or aluminum rims of the imports. Playing is always more fun when you enjoy the sound of your banjo. The Boston has the same adjustable mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, mother-ofpearl dot inlays, and satin finish as the Sierra. The primary difference is in the drum assembly which is a 3/16" thick steel rim but rings like a tone-ring. The 24-piece flange and steel rim give you a very bright, sparkling, crisp tone. We use high quality sealed guitar-style tuners because they provide a 6:1 gear ratio for accuracy in tuning. Planetary Tuners are available as an option. The fifth peg is geared as well. The 24-piece flange design allows you to convert this banjo to open-back by removing the flange pieces and resonator. You'll progress much faster and enjoy playing more with a Boston compared to a lower priced import that's hard to play. The Boston banjo makes playing easier because the banjo works with you, not against you. This banjo also comes with a FREE Deluxe Deering hardshell banjo case!
Deering Boston Banjo Features:
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American Made
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Tropical American Mahogany
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Slender Deering Neck Shape
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3/16" Steel Rim, 24-Piece Flange
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Geared Tuners (Planetary available upon request)
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Nickel Plated
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Satin Finish
Lifetime Warranty
The Deering Boston Banjo
| The Pot: |
The Neck: |
Standard 11" diameter
3/16 in thick STEEL rim or body
Bracket shoe flange (individual plates)
Mahogany resonator with white binding satin finish
Nickel plated
One piece armrest
Adjustable tailpiece |
Mahogany with satin finish
Natural Ebony Fingerboard
Pearl dot position markers
Adjustable truss rod
Guitar style tuners
Geared fifth string tuner |
Playability:
The Boston neck is a slender, low profile neck that is shaped for fast accurate fingering. The ebony finger board is
polished to a fast smooth surface making slides hammer-ons pull offs and all left hand fingering techniques faster
and easier. The shape is comfortable and natural for large and small hands. Other makes of banjos in this price
range generally do not have ebony fingerboards.
- Deerings fret work is accurate and precise to insure accurate intonation over the entire fingerboard.
- The guitar style tuners and geared fifth string peg are smooth and accurate and very positive in operation.
- The two way adjustable truss rod allows precision adjustment to maintain best playability without buzzing.
Tone:
The Boston STEEL rim is 3/16 of an inch thick. It's mass gives the banjo a clear, crisp tone that penetrates past
other instruments and is powerfully dynamic. It is often chosen by studio musicians for the clear and clean recordability.
It is also popular with parking lot pickers because of it's sheer volume and dynamic power.
The 11" diameter rim is the standard size that all popular heads are made to fit. The customer can try a variety of
heads to create different tones.
Imported banjos have rims of aluminum or soft wood and pot metal. Neither have the density of Steel and therefore
don't ring clear and bright. The Boston rim rings like a bell because of the weight, density and hardness of the steel.
The massive strength of the steel rim allows the head to be tightened as tight as desired. Banjos with aluminum and
soft wood pots are not strong enough to handle the tight head tension that is crucial for the beautiful banjo tone
that every player wants.
While most imported banjos have little or no warranty, Deering’s world class quality features allow Deering to
easily offer a Lifetime Warranty on the Boston banjo.
The Boston Banjo is easily convertable to an openback banjo and can also be used for clawhammer style by simply
removing the resonator and flange plates. Not all banjos are convertable.
Boston Quiz
| Question |
Answer: |
| 1. What wood is used for the neck and resonator of the Boston? |
Mahogany |
| 2. What wood is is used for the fingerboard? |
Natural Ebony |
| 3. What is the benefit of the polished, smooth ebony fingerboard? |
Fingering techniques are faster and easier. |
| 4. Describe the Boston neck shape? |
Slender, low profile neck shape. |
| 5. Why is Deerings’ accurate and precise fret work important? |
It insures accurate intonation over the entire fingerboard. |
| 6. What tuners are used on the Boston and what are their benefits? |
Guitar style and geared fifth tuner. They are smooth and accurate. |
| 7. What is the benefit of the two way adjustable truss rod? |
The Trussrod allows for precision adjustment to maintain best playability without buzzing. |
| 8. What is the Boston rim made of? How thick is it? |
Steel 3/16” thick. |
| 9. How does this affect the tone and describe the tone? |
The mass of steel gives the banjo a clear crisp tone that is powerfully dynamic. It is great for recording. |
| 10. What is the diameter of the pot and why is this an advantage? |
11” this is the standard size so all popular banjo heads fit and the player can try different heads for a variety of tones. |
| 11. How does the Boston rim compare to Imported banjos? |
Imported banjos have rims of aluminum or soft wood and pot metal. Neither have the density of Steel and therefore don't ring clear and bright. The Boston rim rings like a bell because of the weight, density and hardness of the steel. |
| 12. What is the advantage of the Massive strength of the Boston’s Rim? |
The massive strength of the steel rim allows the head to be tightened as tight as desired.
Banjos with aluminum and soft wood pots are not strong enough to handle the tight head tension that is crucial for the beautiful banjo tone that every player wants. |
| 13. What is the Boston warranty and how does it compare to other brands warranties? |
While most imported banjos have little or no warranty, Deering’s world class quality features allow Deering to easily offer a Lifetime Warranty on the Boston banjo. |
| 14. If a customer wants to possible play openback, could he convert the Boston to openback? |
Yes, it can be converted to openback by removing the flange plates and resonator. | |
