The Deering B6 banjo is designed to give any guitar player the immediate ability to play a banjo by transferring any guitar technique instantly without having to learn any new fingerings, chords, techniques, etc.
The Deering B6 banjo is designed to give any guitar player the immediate ability to play a banjo by transferring any guitar technique instantly without having to learn any new fingerings, chords, techniques, etc.
PLAYABILITY:
The Deering B6 has a slender, low profile neck that is shaped for fast accurate fingering. The neck is 1 3/4" wide at the nut so it is suitable for all styles of guitar techniques. The ebony fingerboard is polished to a fast smooth surface. By Guitar standards, the neck is very comfortable and natural feeling.
- Deering's fret work is accurate and precise to ensure accurate intonation over the entire fingerboard.
- The Deering compensated maple and ebony bridge further ensures precise intonation over the entire range of notes.
- The sealed guitar tuners are smooth, positive and accurate in operation.
- The two way adjustable truss rod is precise and easy to use and ensures superb playability without buzzing.
TONE:
The B6 steel rim is 3/16 of an inch thick. It's mass and hardness gives the banjo a clear, crisp tone. It also makes this banjo powerfully dynamic.
The B6 steel rim rings like a bell. The massive strength of the steel rim allows the head to be tightened as tight as desired. The string pressure of the six strings is heavier than a five string and the head can be tightened to any desired tension with ease on the super strong steel rim. Banjos with aluminum or soft wood pots are not strong enough to handle the tight tension that is crucial for beautiful banjo tone that every player wants.
The Pot:
- Standard 11" diameter
- 3/16 in thick Steel rim or body
- Bracket shoe flange (24 individual plates)
- Mahogany resonator with white binding, satin finish
- Nickel plated
- Deering compensated maple and ebony bridge
- Deering six string tailpiece
The Neck:
- Mahogany with satin finish
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Pearl dot position markers
- Adjustable Truss rod
- Original Guitar style tuners