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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,...

The Benefits of a Banjo with a Radiused Fingerboard

Traditionally, banjo fingerboards have been flat surfaces, just like classical guitars.Steel string guitars have traditionally been built with fingerboards...

Thumb’s Up! Banjo Technique That Works For You

A beginning banjo student called us a while back to ask us to address how to hold the thumb of the fretting hand. She tried to hold her thumb in the center of...

Kermit Expresses Himself With A Banjo!

With all the hype surrounding the much talked about release of hip hop biopic "Straight Outta Compton", it seems that everyone is digging out their old NWA...

Don’t Wait Too Long

A friend of mine of 30 years called me a few days ago and told me he had finally ordered himself a beautiful custom Hartford banjo. Our conversation brought to...

Aug 6.2015

Deering 40th Celebration Full of Surprises

Held on board the Star of India in San Diego’s beautiful downtown harbor, the Deering 40th Anniversary Benefit Concert was a magical evening for all who...

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Announce New EP

The first couple of the banjo, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, will release "Banjo Banjo," the companion EP to their debut duo album on Aug. 21 on Rounder....

Aug 3.2015

Deering Banjo Company is well chuffed to share the first Scottish Gentlemen of the Road Banjo Charity Auction!

You have likely heard about the Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers, a global series of events in small cities and towns around the world. It began in 2012 when ...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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