Deering Jens Kruger Banjo Artist Series Pro Model 5 String

Description

This began as the Top model of the Tenbrooks line before being included in the Artist Series. It is made with violin grade maple because of the musical qualities of this wood and it features a radiused ebony fretboard. Jens prefers stainless steel frets because of the durability of the stainless steel. The frets wear longer before needing to be replaced. Before switching to stainless steel frets, Jens, who plays an average of 8 hours per day, was having his banjos re-fretted every 6 months. With stainless steel frets he has played for almost 2 years before having the banjo re-fretted; getting three times the playing life out of the frets!

The radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the fingerboard.

The Jens Kruger model has significant resonance and clarity, elevating it to the caliber of orchestral instruments. The Jens Kruger banjo is designed to unlock the creativity for the dedicated musician.

Deering Jens Kruger Pro Model Banjo Features:

Neck:

Dark Red Mahogany Stained Violin Grade Maple Neck

Radiused Ebony Fingerboard

22 Durable Stainless Steel Frets

Adjustable Truss Rod

Grafaloy Nut

Slender Neck for precise playing

Spikes installed at 7 & 9th frets

Deering Planetary Tuners

Deering Geared 5th String Tuner

High Gloss

Pot:

Kruger Tone Ring

Precision machined Tenbrooks style 3-ply Maple Rim

Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop

11″ Medium Crown Frosted Top Head

24 Round Hooks with ¼″ Hex Nuts

Tenbrooks Gold plated Zinc Flange

Gold Plated Hardware

Premium Hand Engraved Metal Parts

Hand Engraved and Pierced Armrest

Deering True-Tone Tailpiece

11/16″ Signature Maple Ebony Bridge

Resonator:

A Deep resonator made of Curly Maple

Resonator stained Dark Red Mahogany

Ivoroid Binding

High Gloss Finish

Includes a Deering Hardshell Case

Tone:

This banjo represents an achievement in banjo tone, having removed all the unwanted overtones, resulting in a banjo that is orchestral grade, with enough sustain for slow songs and clarity of note separation when it is played hard and fast. It has consistent clarity and volume up and down the neck and string to string. It fully resonates deep bass notes and sweet clear highs such that no note is suppressed and music flows freely from this alive and vibrant instrument.

Dimensions:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″

Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″

Resonator diameter 13 7/8″

Overall Instrument Length 38″

Lifetime Warranty:

The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.

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Deering Factory Left Handed [Add $139.99]