Deering Boston 6 String A/E Banjo
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The Deering Boston A/E is a fantastic instrument for players who want the wider range of a guitar on a banjo. It's built like a tank with a lovely warm tone, and the onboard pickup makes it stage-ready. This is an excellent choice for players wanting a versatile, premium-feeling 6-string banjo.
Product Description
- Deering B6 Boston Acoustic/Electric
- 6-String Banjo with Pickup
- Resonator: Mahogany
- Head: 11" Frosted Top Medium Crown Head (article no. #440395#)
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Seed and Vine maple and pearloid fretboard inlays
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Nickel-plated 3/16" steel rim
- Flange: Butterfly 24 pieces
- Bevelled tension hoop
- Scale: 666.8 mm (26.25")
- White binding
- 5/8" (16 mm) Maple / Ebony Deering Smile Bridge
- Deering 6-String tailpiece
- Guitar style machine heads
- Pickups: Kavanjo humbucker
- Ex-factory stringing: Deering 6-String .010
- .013
- .017
- .026w
- .036w
- .046w (article no. #409733#)
- Colour: Natural matte
- Case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany resonator delivers warm, focused tone ideal for bluegrass and beyond
- • Ebony fretboard and comfortable neck profile facilitate effortless playing
- • Kavanjo humbucker provides versatile amplified options, from clean to driven
- • High-quality hardware and meticulous craftsmanship ensure exceptional durability and playability
CONS
- • The 6-string configuration limits its traditional bluegrass versatility slightly
- • Mahogany construction can make it a bit heavier than all-rim models
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
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Key Features
Type
Acoustic/Electric 6-String Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
Mahogany
Strings
Deering .010, .013, .017, .026w, .036w, .046w
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kavanjo offers a balanced sound, avoiding the harshness some piezo pickups can have, and provides a good range of tones for different genres.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 44.5 mm nut width might feel a little narrower for players with very large hands, though still manageable.
The mahogany resonator significantly enhances the volume and projection of the banjo, adding warmth and sustain compared to an open-back model.
