EP4 - Deering Deep Dive: Choosing the Right Banjo for You & What to Look out for When Buying a Banjo...
Happy Picking! All Things Banjo PodcastShow Notes
Thinking about buying a Deering banjo but not sure which model is right for you?
...or do you just want to know what goes in to choosing the right banjo?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Deering banjo lineup, from the popular Goodtime series right through to the professional-grade Sierra, Eagle II, Golden Era and Tenbrooks models.
We'll explore the history of Deering Banjos, what makes each model different, and the key features every player should understand before making a purchase.
From tone rings and resonators to neck woods, hardware and build quality, we'll explain how these components affect banjo tone, playability and value.
Whether you're looking for the best beginner banjo, upgrading to an intermediate bluegrass banjo, or considering a high-end professional instrument, this episode will help you compare Deering banjos and make an informed decision.
We'll also share our recommendations for different budgets, discuss common mistakes banjo buyers make, and look at alternative brands such as Recording King, Gold Tone, Pisgah and Ozark.
Topics covered:
• History of Deering Banjos • Which components make the biggest difference • Open-back vs resonator banjos • Tone rings explained • Best Deering banjo for beginners • Intermediate and professional banjo options (Sierra, Boston and the Eagle II) • What to look for when buying a banjo • New vs used banjos • Alternative banjo brands worth considering
If you've ever wondered "Which Deering banjo should I buy?" this episode is for you.
Thanks for joining and as always...
Happy Picking!
#DeeringBanjos #BanjoPodcast #BluegrassBanjo #BanjoBuyingGuide #GoodtimeBanjo #SierraBanjo #BanjoReviews #BanjoPlayer #BanjoLessons #OldTimeMusic #BluegrassMusic
More from Happy Picking! All Things Banjo Podcast
Welcome to episode 10 of the ‘Happy Picking!’ Podcast.It’s a time to celebrate and there is no better way to do it than welcome a super special guest...@RonBlockAKUS He is one of the most accoladed, respected and celebrated banjo players of our generation and is best known as a member of Alison Krauss and Union Station, which he joined back in 1991.He also has released multiple solo albums and received a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for “A Living Prayer.”Along with playing with AKUS Ron has formed a banjo duet with Damien O’Kane, the fabulous Irish Tenor banjo player and leader of the Kate Rusby Band.Ron and Damien have 3 albums out melding the Irish and bluegrass styles and as Ron puts it, leaning towards each other to create a complimentary sound.If that wasn’t enough, he also plays with Southern Legacy who’s new single “Bill From Isonville” nods back to traditional bluegrass in a fantastic, lively and harmonious way.Over his career Ron has won 14x Grammy, 6x IBMA, 1x CMA for his work with AKUS. He also has the Ron Block Banjo Workshop application where you can learn from the man himself.So sit back and listen to the conversation with Ron as we discover how he started out, views music and musicianship and shares some stories from an awesome career and fascinating life.=========== 🪕 SUPPORT THE 'HAPPY PICKING!' PODCAST:For the price of a cup of coffee per month you can support SBL and help me to keep bringing you more banjo content on 'Happy Picking!', YouTube and Patreon. 🪕 To support click the links below:Support at Ko-fiSupport at Patreon🪕 SPONSOR AN EPISODE:If you want to show thanks and support, you can sponsor an episode and I'll give you a shout out on the next podcast! 🪕 To sponsor an episode click the links below:Sponsor at Ko-fiSponsor at Patreon Remember to check out the rest of the shows and the YouTube channel!www.youtube.com/@SheffieldBanjoLessons
Join the 'Happy Picking!' Podcast for Episode 9...
This episode of the 'Happy Picking!' Podcast on Sheffield Banjo Lessons is a good one! Today we get to have an open and honest chat with one of the great personalities and educators of bluegrass and the banjo.
Hello and welcome to the Happy Picking! Podcast.