Name: Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo
Brand: Deering® Banjo Company
SKU: EII-19
Price: 2999.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - front

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - back

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - pot close

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - peghead close

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - peghead front

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - peghead back

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - neck joint front

Deering Eagle II 19-Fret Tenor Banjo - neck joint back

$2,999.00

Please note that all our Upperline models are built to order when ordering directly through deeringbanjos.com. If you are ordering this banjo as a Christmas gift, it may not ship in time for the holidays. We recommend using the CHECK DEALER STOCK button below to find a Deering Dealer that should have this model in stock and ready to ship in time for the holidays or contact us to discuss options and avoid disappointment.

Made In U.S.A.

The Deering Eagle II tenor banjo features a tone that is very balanced from string to string. The open 4th string produces a rich bass note that isn't found on all tenor banjos. The 1st string is bright and crisp without being harsh. Each string is clear and rich sounding all the way up the neck. 

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The Eagle II banjo features the patented Deering Twenty-Ten Tone Ring which is a completely original Deering design that is unlike any other traditional tone ring. It produces a high quality sound that is versatile for many styles of playing. It represents a refinement in the quality of banjo tone, something that allows the player to soar to new heights. It is perfect for the player who wants a professional quality banjo that he can use for playing many styles of music.

Specs

Neck

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain: Custom Dark "Eagle Red"
Finish: High Gloss
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners
Frets: 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: A Grade Ebony
Inlays: Original Eagle Engraved Inlays

Specs

Pot

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring: Deering Patented Twenty-Ten Tone Ring
Head: 11″ Frosted Bottom Medium Crown Head
Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4" Hex Nuts
Flange: 2 Piece Eagle Series Flange
Armrest: Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Specs

Resonator

Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: Custom Dark "Eagle Red"

Specs

Dimensions

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 3/16"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 23"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 35"
Weight Approx.: 10 lbs

Specs

Warranty

The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a lifetime warranty ensuring thequality of our materials and workmanship.

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Specs

Strings, Tuning, Etc.

Comes strung with Deering Tenor Strings

Comes tuned: C, G, D, A
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Comes with a hardshell case.
NB: Due to current supply constraints, case brand may vary.

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