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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,...

Topic Post : banjo set up

Dec 17.2021

How To Change Your Banjo Strings

Changing your banjo strings is one of the easiest and best ways to bring the tone of your banjo back to life. One of the most common questions we hear is how...

Oct 3.2018

What Size Head Do I Need For My Banjo?

Modern banjos have standard head sizes. Vintage banjos on the other hand have head sizes that are all over the map. At Deering we use two different head...

Jul 20.2018

How To Adjust Your Banjo Tailpiece

Learn how to set up your banjo tailpiece with the Deering Quality Control Manager, Chad Kopotic. In this video Chad Kopotic focuses on setting up a Deering...

Jun 13.2018

How To Adjust Your Banjo's Truss Rod

Proper adjustment of your banjo's truss rod allows you to put a little bit of concave curve in the neck of your banjo to make the playability a lot easier....

May 10.2018

How Banjo Head Tension Affects Your Tone

One of the most important aspects of your banjo set up is the head tension. Changes to your banjo head tension dramatically affect the tone of your banjo. It...

Oct 26.2017

Deering Launches Banjo Service Center

Deering has kicked off its new Service Center with three easy to order service packages. The banjo is to making music what a knife is to a chef. It is the tool...

Aug 3.2017

3 Tips for Everyday Banjo Care

Keeping a banjo in top notch playing condition doesn’t have to be a difficult or time consuming task. Keeping a banjo in pristine condition is easier than you...

Jun 16.2017

How To Tell It's Time To Change Your Banjo Strings

You wouldn't paint a picture with dirty brushes. You wouldn't chisel a sculpture with blunted tools. So why play a banjo with worn out strings?

If you've never...

Apr 27.2017

How Does Environment Affect the Sound Of A Banjo?

Understanding how the environment can affect the sound and playability of your banjo is very important. Because your neck, your rim, and your resonator are...

Mar 28.2017

Which Banjo Bridge Should I Buy?

Recently I had an email from a customer who was confused by “radius” versus “compensated” bridges. I thought a brief explanation might be of help in finding...

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