The Rustic Wreath’s bell bronze tone ring and brass tension hoop raise the bar on tone quality and resonance. Discerning modern pickers and prewar builds both rely on bell bronze tone rings to keep their banjo loud and musical. The unplated bell bronze used in the Rustic Wreath's tone ring ups the resonance even more and adds a bright, shimmering cut that’s comparable to maple resonators. By including bell bronze on the Rustic Wreath banjo, Deering has guaranteed that your banjo's resonator and tonewoods sing together in harmony.
Authentic prewar appointments
Between the Rustic Wreath’s hardware and appointments, this banjo exudes classic prewar style but mellows it out with a minimalistic design approach. The Rustic Wreath features the same fine wreath design inlay that adorns their Golden Wreath model, complete with a 15th-fret block inlay that denotes the model name. Other touches, like the understated satin finish on the walnut stain and white binding on the resonator, bring a subtle yet refined touch to this prewar-inspired instrument. Planetary headstock tuners and a 5th-string geared tuner keep strings tuning stable, while an 11-inch Frosted Top banjo head anchored with 24 heavy-duty J-hook brackets ensures maximum vibrational transfer between head, body, and strings. Moreover, patented appointments ? a Smile Bridge carved from maple/ebony and a True Tone Tailpiece tailpiece ? keep strings responsive and free of buzz.
Deering: decades of banjo excellence
From professional-grade parts and exciting accessories to an impressive range of banjo series befitting players of all calibers, Deering is heralded as “The Great American Banjo Company” ? and for good reason! Since 1975, Deering has shown an unrivaled dedication to top-tier American-made quality and innovation in the banjo domain. Today, Sweetwater is proud to walk alongside Deering ? but we aren’t alone! Numerous bluegrass, folk, and country stars spanning the past and present, including Scott Avett, Keith Urban, and Jeff DaRosa, have engaged in the Deering banjo revelry. Are you ready to join the ranks?
