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The Golden Era banjo is an accurate reproduction of the classic
banjos of the 1930's made with the same materials and the same weight,
design and features of the originals. It is comparable with competitive
banjos costing considerably more and far more accurate to the original
models than other current production banjos. For the classic sound,
appearance and feel of the prized banjos from the 1930's, at a fraction
of an originals' cost, the Golden Era is the premier choice. The neck, resonator and three ply rim are all finished with Deering's
renown cremona stained sunburst and super polished to a high gloss
finish. The lush, rich yet transparent staining process highlights the
beautiful curly maple in the neck and resonator. (The word cremona
refers to the famous violin makers of Cremona, Italy whose priceless
instruments were stained with this technique) The Deering
-06- 20 Hole Bronze Tone Ring that is fitted to the three ply rock
maple rim is an exact replica of the most sought after pot
configuration of the famous 1930s banjos. The cast one piece resonator
flange is the exact zinc alloy with the same mass and design of the
original. These are the most important tone ingredients to achieve the
classic sound. The deep curly maple resonator has
internally tapered sidewalls. The depth is to the exact specifications
of the originals and gives that rich, hollow character that is so
desirable by today's bluegrass musicians. The tapered inside walls of
the resonator guide the sound out of the banjo's pot. This makes the
banjo more responsive, clearer and helps highlight the bell like
harmonics that banjoists need and want. |
