You'd look really good holding this banjo in a tuxedo - if this thing were available in the 40's, you could bet that Earl would've played this instead. A beautiful, progressive look, this fine instrument features the classic quality components featured on the Deering Deluxe with unique cosmetics. A mahogany neck and resonator, three-ply maple rim and Deering's own sandcast Bell Bronze tone ring, are accented with the beautiful hand-engraved inlays, a shiny black head and subtle black binding offset with a light maple border. It sounds crisp and clear, with a pronounced full range, and a balanced timbre all over the fingerboard - truly a subtly unique, great banjo sound. Give us a call and you could have the best looking AND best sounding banjo on the block, as well as have the pleasure of owning a USA made banjo hand built by the world's leading banjo maker. Includes a deluxe hard shell case and a custom setup for you by your friends at Steilberg String Instruments.