Detail 01
3/16 in rolled-steel drum
It rings like a tone ring.

Independent shopping perspective
A guitar-tuned 6-string banjo designed for clear note separation, crisp highs, and resonant bass.


Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
It rings like a tone ring.
Detail 02
Less sustain for clear notes, with crisp highs, good bass response, and fewer overtones than many banjos.
Detail 03
They provide a higher gear ratio than traditional banjo tuners.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is tuned E, A, D, G, B, E for standard guitar tuning and can also be tuned in other tunings.
XL D'Addario guitar strings are recommended; light or extra-light guitar strings or electric guitar strings are advised for the best banjo tone.
Yes. It includes a Deering hardshell case.
26 ¼ inches from nut to bridge.
Reference
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