Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star 5-String Banjo, Radiused Fingerboard, Kruger Tone Ring
$9,878.00
The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star with the radiused ebony fingerboard and the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) tone ring: quartersawn curly maple, Tenbrooks Red gloss finish, and Art Nouveau mother of pearl and abalone inlays designed by Greg Deering. Serial 05038825 0546. About 11 lbs, hardshell case included. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock, free shipping.
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Watch the demoHear this model played Deering Saratoga Star, Radiused Fingerboard | Banjo Demo by Geoff Hohwald, opens a video playerAt a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Resonator Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 26-1/4"
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- USA
- Weight
- 11 lbs
Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star 5-String Banjo, Radiused Fingerboard, Kruger Tone Ring, Made in USA
The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star is a top of the line 5-string resonator banjo in highly figured violin grade maple, and this one has the radiused ebony fingerboard and the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) tone ring, handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. Its Art Nouveau inlays were designed by Greg Deering himself, inspired by the Victorian era. In stock now at Banjo Warehouse, an authorized Deering dealer in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
This is the radiused fingerboard version, not the flat board. The Deering factory label inside the resonator reads Tenbrooks Radius FB Saratoga Star, serial number 05038825 0546, and a photo of that label is in the gallery. A radiused board curves gently across its width instead of lying flat, following the natural arc your fingertips make when you fret a chord, so barre shapes and chording up the neck take less pressure.
Every Deering we sell receives a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara before shipping. Your banjo arrives ready to play. Free shipping anywhere in the US. 7-day money-back guarantee.
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Why the Saratoga Star?
Deering builds the Saratoga Star for dedicated players in bluegrass, country, rock and classical music. Deering describes its voice as full bodied, with a deep bass and brilliant highs, and a sound that carries farther than other banjos. You feel the banjo vibrate against you as you play.
Deering offers the Saratoga Star with two tone rings: its own -06 bell bronze ring, or the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) ring. This banjo has the Kruger ring, the premium option. It also comes strung with Deering Jens Kruger Signature strings.
The Pot
3-ply violin grade maple rim, 11 inches across, with the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) tone ring and an 11 inch frosted medium crown head. Notched brass tension hoop with 24 round J-hooks and 1/4 inch hex nuts. Tenbrooks one piece cast floating zinc flange, Deering armrest, 11/16 inch Deering Smile bridge and Deering True Tone tailpiece. Nickel plated hardware and a hand finished satin polyurethane finish on the rim.
In short: the Saratoga Star is Deering’s Tenbrooks flagship, here with the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) tone ring, at about 11 lbs.
The Neck
Quartersawn A grade curly maple neck with a slender D shape, custom Tenbrooks Red stain and a high gloss finish. AAA grade ebony fingerboard, radiused, with original Art Nouveau mother of pearl and abalone inlays that continue onto the triple bound peghead. 22 glued in nickel silver frets. Bone nut at 1 1/4 inch width. Deering planetary tuners and a Deering Gotoh geared 5th string tuner. 5th string spikes at frets 7 and 9. 26 1/4 inch scale length.
The Resonator
13 7/8 inch resonator with tapered sidewalls, custom Tenbrooks Red stain and a high gloss finish. Overall length 38 inches, about 11 lbs.
What’s Included
Deering lifetime warranty. Hardshell case (Deering notes the case brand may vary with supply). Deering Jens Kruger Signature strings, tuned G D G B D. Professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Free shipping in the US. 7-day money-back guarantee.
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In stock and ready to ship. $9,878.
Call or text us at 404-218-8580 with any questions.
Kruger tone ring or -06 tone ring: what is the difference?
Deering builds the Saratoga Star with either its -06 bell bronze tone ring or the Kruger (Swiss Reutschi) tone ring. The Kruger ring is the premium option, and this banjo has it.
Is the Saratoga Star made in the USA?
Yes. Deering builds it by hand in Spring Valley, California.
Does it come with a case?
Yes, a hardshell case is included.
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