Deering Sierra 5-String
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The Deering Sierra is a flagship instrument for a reason – it's a beautifully crafted banjo delivering a powerful, focused bluegrass tone. The slim neck makes it surprisingly accessible, and the quality hardware ensures reliable performance. This is a top-tier choice for serious bluegrass players looking for a professional-grade instrument.
Product Description
- Deering Sierra 5-String
- 5-String Banjo
- Flagship model of Deering banjos
- Sierra model
- Body: American mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl and maple inlays
- Slim "Deering" neck profile
- Scale: 666.8 mm (26.25")
- Nut width: 31.8 mm
- Ebony nut
- 22 Frets
- 3-Layer 11" violin grade maple rim
- Flange: one-piece cast zinc flange
- Tension hoop: notched brass
- Resonator: 13 7/8" 3-ply mahogany
- "Deering 06" - 20-hole bronze tone ring
- Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
- True Tone bridge
- Planetary banjo and Gotoh geared 5th tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Satin
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and speed for complex playing.
- • 3-ply mahogany resonator delivers a focused, powerful bluegrass tone.
- • One-piece flange construction minimizes unwanted overtones and ringing.
- • Gotoh geared 5th tuners ensure rock-solid fifth string tuning stability.
CONS
- • The slim neck profile might not suit players preferring a more vintage, chunkier feel.
- • Mahogany construction, while beautiful, can be susceptible to humidity changes.
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of many beginner banjo players.
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Key Features
Type
5-String Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
13 7/8in 3-ply mahogany
Strings
Bronze Tone Ring
Neck Material
Mahogany
Weight
Approximately 13 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sierra offers a significantly more complex and resonant tone thanks to the mahogany rim, resonator, and bronze tone ring – it’s a noticeable step up in clarity and projection.
The satin finish is durable but will show fingerprints and handling marks more readily than a gloss finish; regular cleaning will keep it looking its best.
Ebony is naturally oily, but occasional cleaning with a specialized fretboard conditioner will help maintain its playability and appearance.
