Saturday, August 22, 2009
Deering Sierra Model Hails New Tradition
Deering has introduced a stunning new inlay pattern on their ever popular mahogany Sierra banjo and the option for a maple upgrade, with no increase in price to the customer. Steeped in the tradition of the early years of banjo and born of a love for America’s very own instrument, the new Sierra inlay created by Greg Deering gives the current lover of the banjo an opportunity to own a piece of American history. This “new” tradition” of the banjo is strongly rooted in the classical banjos of the early manufacturers of the 1880’s like S.S. Stewart, W.L. Lange of Paramount banjos, A.C. Fairbanks, William Cole, David L. Day, Vega banjo, and master engraver and artist Mr. Icilio Consalvi who worked for all the manufacturers of the day. The new inlays on the Sierra are a delicate balance of flowing lines and elegant natural elements like floral buds, tulips, leaves, and fleur de lie along with a custom inlay at the 22nd fret proudly bearing the name “Sierra” for all to read. The artistic touch of the master luthier, Greg Deering, comes into play in the placement of all these traditional elements to create this new inlay design reminiscent of the Classical period of the banjos of the late 1800s. Retailing for only $2699, the new Sierra is available now through authorized Deering dealers throughout the world.
There is a peghead inlay that proudly bears the Deering name engraved in a banner which was one of the first inlays created by Greg Deering. From there the gentle flowing patterns emerge along the peghead and down the fingerboard; elegant double arches end in a trinity of lush leaves, delicate tulips emerge from their crown-like joining, pointing down toward the swirls of circles, diamonds, and leaves whose images mirror each other throughout the remaining 22 frets of these 5-string banjos. The inlays of the Sierra are cut from an Italian perloid glowing in a rich, lustrous, iridescent white with black engraving lines to highlight the detail of these traditional designs.
For more information on Deering banjos call their toll free number 800-845-7791 or by logging on to their website, www.deeringbanjos.com.
There is a peghead inlay that proudly bears the Deering name engraved in a banner which was one of the first inlays created by Greg Deering. From there the gentle flowing patterns emerge along the peghead and down the fingerboard; elegant double arches end in a trinity of lush leaves, delicate tulips emerge from their crown-like joining, pointing down toward the swirls of circles, diamonds, and leaves whose images mirror each other throughout the remaining 22 frets of these 5-string banjos. The inlays of the Sierra are cut from an Italian perloid glowing in a rich, lustrous, iridescent white with black engraving lines to highlight the detail of these traditional designs.
For more information on Deering banjos call their toll free number 800-845-7791 or by logging on to their website, www.deeringbanjos.com.
