{"product_id":"deering-boston-5-string-banjo-natural-blond-curly-maple-with-hardshell-case","title":"Deering Boston 5-String Banjo - Natural Blond Curly Maple with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 9.6 lb Deering will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairing craftsmanship and creativity, the Deering Boston 5-String Banjo tells the story of innovation meeting tradition. Rather than simply recreating designs of the past, Deering set out to build a professional-grade banjo that could deliver exceptional tone, durability, and performance while offering a fresh approach to construction. The result is the Boston: A uniquely American instrument that has earned a loyal following among bluegrass pickers, folk musicians, and banjo enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat makes the Boston truly special is its distinctive steel rim design. Instead of relying on a traditional separate tone ring and wooden rim assembly, Deering utilizes a precision-rolled 3\/16\" steel rim that functions as both rim and tone-producing element. This innovative design produces impressive volume, clarity, sustain, and projection while reducing complexity and cost. The result is a banjo with a powerful voice that cuts through a jam session yet remains balanced and articulate for solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eComplementing its unique construction is a beautiful Natural Blond Curly Maple neck adorned with Deering’s elegant Seed and Vine inlay pattern. The slender \"D\" neck profile feels comfortable and fast in the hand, while the ebony fingerboard, geared fifth-string tuner, quality hardware, and included hardshell case make this instrument ready for stage, studio, or home. Whether you're advancing into serious bluegrass playing or seeking a dependable professional-quality banjo with a character all its own, the Deering Boston delivers performance that stands apart from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Boston’s innovative steel-rim architecture gives it a distinctive tonal character — bright, punchy, and highly responsive — while maintaining the warmth and musicality that players expect from a professional-grade resonator banjo. 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