DEERING GOLDEN ERA ‘'HEARTS & FLOWERS'' 5-STRING, RIGHT HAND BANJO $3200

(Deering says:) The classic Deering Golden Era model was inspired by the Earl Scruggs' 1930's Gibson Granada made during the "Golden Era" of banjos. Complete with period-accurate rosewood fretboard, ‘'Hearts & Flowers'' inlay pattern, and Scruggs' neck for fast play and quick chording. It replicates the deep-throated “pre-war”
sound referred to as the traditional “bluegrass banjo sound”.

The GE model was ‘inspired' (copied) from the Earl Scruggs Granada seen at https://youtu.be/iK_nqnoWl6o .

This Golden Era has had moderate play but is in good to very good condition and well cared for. The arm rest shows some expected tarnish but the overall evidence of ‘wear and tear' is surprisingly light. This is a great sounding banjo and personally owned and played but it has not been played much to speak of say, within the last 10 to 12 years, therefore it's overdue to pass over to a new owner who will enjoy it. In this condition this Golden Era is an excellent opportunity to upgrade from an intermediate banjo to a totally band/stage worthy instrument and keeper. I repair and set-up lots of banjos so could set it up according to the buyer's preferences.

Details of this banjo – condition & notes:
Very good to excellent condition.
Well cared for as second owner – kept clean, polished, in its case when not being played.
Spikes = 7-8-9-10-12.
Headstock = excellent condition, no finish chips.
Neck = excellent condition, highly flamed maple.
Resonator = there are ‘impressions' but no scratches into the top coat.
Tuning machines = ‘Planet Wave' (as when received).
Tailpeice = Presto-style (excellent condition).
Head = excellent/near-new condition, believed to be Ludwig-made – could be Huber or 5-Star but no logo so it would be a guess.
Fretboard = Rosewood (very good condition), one very light divot impression @ 2/2.
Frets = very good to good condition (2 to 5 could be touched up – refer to close-up photos).
Strings = new set included if buyer prefers.
Case – TKL (Canada), interior excellent/near new condition; exterior shows minor wear and areas where decals were artfully removed.
Strap = not included

Price: $3,200 total – private sale - GST taxes are not applicable. I would prefer it to be picked up or meet at a mutually suitable location. Will ship at cost. Buyer responsible for insurance if shipped. Not shipped out of Canada. Returns not accepted therefore study photos and ask questions beforehand. I would be happy to provide any detailed/close-up photos as requested.

West of St. Albert Alberta approx. 12 minutes.
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