Vega Old Tyme Wonder Banjo 5 String Open Back Clawhammer Openback by Deering
Product Code: D-Vega-OTW
Our Price: $1,849.00
Description
For Clawhammer or Frailing banjoists who prefer a scooped neck to
ease plucking their banjos over the fingerboard Deering has made the the Vega Old
Tyme Wonder. A traditional "scoop″ has been built in that allows more room for
the fingers and thumb of the right hand to pluck the strings over the
fingerboard. We steam and bend our violin grade maple rim and install a
fiberskyn head over the rim, attaching a classic "no knot tailpiece″ for
a traditional old time sound. This is a light weight banjo that is made
especially for musicians who want the warmer tones that go well in a
string band with a fiddle and bass. The Old Tyme Wonder has received great reviews from players of all types who need a professional level banjo without breaking your budget.
It is the mellowest banjo sound, a lovely full tone. The Old Tyme
Wonder is reliable and exceptional in tone, playability, versatility and
responsiveness, with a round woody tone perfect for old time string
bands.
Deep Warm Brown Stained Maple Neck
Scooped Ebony Fingerboard
Adjustable Truss Rod
17 Nickel Silver Pressed in Frets
Traditional Vega Neck Shape
Deering Planetary Tuners
Deering Geared 5th String Tuner
Pot:
Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim
Shoe & Screw Bracket Assembly
Beveled Tension Hoop
11″ Fiberskyn Medium Collar Head
24 Flat Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Vega Armrest
No Knot Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Hardware
Satin Finish
Includes a Deering/Vega Hardshell Openback Case
Tuned:
g,D,G,B,D in standard tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Diameter 12″
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2"
Weight Approx. 5 lbs
Lifetime Warranty