The Deering Julia Belle 5-String Resonator Banjo is a true masterpiece, blending vintage inspiration with modern craftsmanship. Designed with input from Alison Brown and inspired by John Hartford, this banjo is built for players who demand both expressive tone and effortless playability. The quartersawn mahogany neck, with its smooth radiused AAA-grade ebony fingerboard, makes intricate picking a breeze, while the custom pearloid inlays and “Julia Belle” peghead inlay give it a striking aesthetic. Powered by Deering’s -06- 20-hole bell bronze tone ring and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, this banjo delivers warm, rich lows and crisp highs with plenty of sustain. A tapered mahogany-stained resonator enhances projection, while nickel-plated hardware, planetary tuners with black buttons, and a True Tone tailpiece ensure rock-solid tuning and stability. The 11/16” radiused Deering Smile Bridge improves string response, and pre-installed spikes make quick capo changes easy. With its perfect balance of beauty, tone, and comfort, the Julia Belle is ready for the stage, the studio, and beyond.

SPECS
-Neck-
Neck Wood: Quartersawn Mahogany
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain: Brown Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners with Black Tuner Buttons
5th String Tuner: Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 24 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Radiused AAA Grade Ebony
Inlays: John Hartford Inspired Pearloid Fingerboard Inlays, "Julia Belle" Inlay in Peghead, Alison Brown Signature Inlay in Rear of Peghead
Spikes at 7, 8, 9, and 10

-Pot-
Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring: Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring
Head: 11” Medium Crown
Tension Hoop: Notched Brass Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 24 Round J-Hooks and 1/4" Hex Nuts
Flange: Deering One Piece Cast Zinc Flange
Armrest: Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel Plated Hardware
Bridge: 11/16” Radiused Deering Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering True Tone Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

-Resonator-
Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Mahogany
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Tapered
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: Brown Mahogany

-Dimensions-
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 11.5 lbs


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