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Feb 22.2024

Getting Better Tone

“Banjokid” writes:Can you explain how to get a better tone? Whenever I play, I don’t get the right tone. Could you help me on this subject?

Well, Banjokid,...

Aug 16.2022

Bela Fleck Blue Ridge Banjo Camp 2022 - Banjo Auction

Deering has teamed up once again with Bele Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo Camp, launching a new auction to raise funds for special Camper Sponsorships for...

Aug 5.2022

Willow Osborne Visits Deering

Willow Osborne recently stopped by the Deering shop to play some banjos and talk about what she has been up to of late.

Jul 21.2022

Welcome Kristin Scott Benson To The Deering Family Of Artists

Deering Banjo Company is truly excited to welcome multi award winning bluegrass banjo icon, Kristin Scott Benson to the Deering family of endorsing artists....

Jun 19.2022

How To Attach A Banjo Cradle Strap

Deering leather cradle straps are wonderfully secure and safe for your banjo. The cradle strap is made up of three pieces of leather and two attachment...

May 19.2022

Should Clawhammer Banjo Be A Technique Or A Genre

When I first taught at Midwest Banjo Camp, I was sent the highly detailed timetable of classes and noted that they weren't split into 'clawhammer' and...

Mar 3.2022

I Shall Not Be Moved - Rhiannon Giddens

We've long been big fans of Rhiannon Giddens' work here at Deering Banjos. Whether it be with her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops or her solo work, she...

Feb 24.2022

Adjusting Your Tone With Your Right Hand

When playing the 5-string banjo for bluegrass, the 3-finger style is the go to technique. A seldom talked about topic for players trying to hone in their...

Feb 15.2022

Tony Furtado On Deering Live

I first came upon Tony Furtado's banjo playing in the early 90's when I was about 20 years old. I was at the record store browsing the bluegrass/folk or...

Feb 7.2022

Step-by-Step Guide to Arranging A Folk For 5-String Banjo

This article is designed to guide you through the entire process of arranging folk tunes on the fingerpicking 5-string banjo. I’ll be talking you through the...

Feb 2.2022

Victor Furtado This Week On Deering Live

On this week's Deering Live episode we are featuring one of my favorite young and innovative clawhammer banjoists on the scene, Victor Furtado. Victor grew up...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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