New Zealand Charity Banjo

THIS AUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Winning Bid: $2,800

The New Zealand Charity Banjo is entirely one-of-a-kind, crafted with a deep black neck bearing the shape of the New Zealand Islands on the peghead. With pearloid inlays of red set into the Midnight Maple fingerboard, and true blue resonator this banjo bears the country colors of New Zealand.

The drum head of the banjo is personally signed by Mumford & Sons with a personal message from the band. 

Based on the Deering Artisan Goodtime Two this banjo has a resonator back for projection, and a violin grade maple rim that gives it a bright and clear tone. Designed and built by Deering Banjos at their factory in Spring Valley, California specifically for this auction. 

The stunning Artisan Goodtime banjos embody Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, playing, looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. It is a never-ending quest that Deering pursues every single day.

The Charity this auction will benefit is Variety, the Children’s Charity NZ  who work to give disadvantaged Kiwi kids the childhood they deserve. They provide children in need with basic essentials such as warm bedding, school uniforms, shoes and stationery. They help provide for additional special needs such as medical and mobility equipment; as well as access to extra-curricular opportunities such as music lessons, school camp and sport. They strive to give disadvantaged children the same opportunities as other kids. Their mission is to give them a happier healthier childhood, and a foundation for a better future.

*shipping charges will be added to the final auction selling price. Custom and duty fees paid by recipient.

SPECS:

NECK:

• Slender Rock Maple Neck Stained a Deep Black
• Vintage Pearloid Red Artisan Style Inlays set in the Midnight Maple Fingerboard 
• 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets 
• The Shape and Name of New Zealand Engraved On Peghead
• Planetary Tuners 
• Geared 5th String Tuner 
• Durable Satin Finish 
• Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets 
• Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead 

POT: 

• 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Stained Deep Black 
• Steel Tension Hoop 
• 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head personally signed by Mumford & Sons 
• 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge 
• 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts 
• 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments 
• Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece 
• Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments 
• Durable Satin Finish 
• Traditional Nickel Plated Arm Rest 

RESONATOR 

• Maple Resonator Stained Striking Blue 
• White Binding 
• Durable Satin Finish 

TONE: 

Has a clear and bright sound of maple. Easy to play with clarity of note separation. 

TUNED: 

g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning 

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. 

DIMENSIONS: 

• Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″ 
• Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″ 
• Rim Diameter 11″ 
• Resonator Diameter 13 7/8″ 
• Overall Instrument Length 38″ 
• Weight Approx. 6 lbs 

Also comes with a Deering Gig Bag Case 

WARRANTY: 

The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Goodtime banjo a 6 year warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.

*shipping charges will be added to the final auction selling price. Custom and Duty fees paid by recipient.