Deering Phoenix A/E 6-string Banjo
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The Phoenix A/E is a serious instrument for the dedicated 6-string banjo player. Deering’s attention to detail—from the tone ring to the ebony fretboard—shines through, delivering a powerful, focused bluegrass sound with a surprisingly comfortable feel. It's perfect for players seeking a high-end, professional-grade 6-string banjo with amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Deering Phoenix A/E 6-String Banjo
- 6-String Banjo
- Neck: Maple
- Neck colour/finish: Stained Golden Honey
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora Hiern)
- 22 Frets
- Guitar machine heads
- Rim: 3-Ply violin grade-maple
- Deering patent-pending 22 tone ring
- True Tone Deering tailpiece
- Deering brass notched tension hoop
- 24 Nickel-plated flat hooks with a 9/32" hex nuts
- 24 Nickel-plated bracket shoes
- Gold polymer-coated armrest
- Tension hoop
- Tailpiece
- 2-Piece flange
- Controls: Tone- and pickup blender
- Bridge: Maple/Ebony
- Kavanjo Renaissance Banjo Head piezo pickup under the bridge plate
- Humbucker pickup
- Maple resonator
- Resonator colour/finish: Stained Honey
- Includes a Deering case
PROS
- • Exceptional Deering tone ring delivers bright, complex bluegrass voice
- • Ebony fretboard provides smooth playability and accurate intonation
- • Kavanjo Renaissance piezo pickup captures nuanced acoustic tone
- • Solid maple resonator projects volume with focused, controlled resonance
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
- • 6-string configuration limits versatility compared to traditional 5-string
- • Resonator adds considerable weight, potentially fatiguing for some
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Key Features
Type
6-String A/E Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
Solid Maple
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 14 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's known for a more natural acoustic representation than many other pickups, capturing more of the banjo's inherent complexity, though it might require some EQ tweaking.
The neck profile is a standard Deering shape—moderately thin and rounded—generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, though a personal feel test is always recommended.
The 3-ply construction offers a balance of rigidity and responsiveness, allowing for a clear, defined tone with good sustain and projection – a hallmark of Deering’s construction philosophy.
