Selling my 2023 Calico - barely played, and kept in a smoke-free, humidity-controlled home. This is a true mint, 9.9/10, no stories, no issues.
This is Deering's first Upperline model with the two big upgrades: tapered resonator walls for projection and glued-in frets for easy future refret without chipping the board. It's the sweet spot in the Deering line.
Condition: Mint. No dings, dents, scratches, or buckle rash. Frets show zero wear. Head is clean, hardware is perfect. Ebony board, MOP inlays, everything flawless. All original, never modified or repaired.
Sound: Exactly what a Calico is known for - crisp, bell-like highs with a distinctive, round bass. Very responsive and "poppy" with perfect note separation string-to-string and all the way up the neck. Light touch gives you shimmer, hard driving gives you power. Mics incredibly well for recording.
Specs from Deering:
Neck: Quartersawn AA Grade Curly Maple, Slender D-Shape, Honey Amber High Gloss
Fingerboard: AAA Ebony with Mother of Pearl Scroll Inlays, 22 Glued-In Nickel Silver Frets, Bone Nut
Tuners: Deering Planetary tuners + Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner
Pot: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim, Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring, Notched Brass Tension Hoop
Resonator: 3-Ply Poplar/Curly Maple, Honey Amber, Tapered Sidewalls, 13 7/8"
Hardware: Nickel, Deering True Tone Tailpiece, Deering Smile Bridge, 1 1/4" nut, 26 1/4" scale, ?11 lbs
Includes Deering hardshell case
Price: $4,495 net to me. PayPal F&F or add 3% for G&S. Will pack professionally and ship fully insured in the lower 48 - we can discuss exact shipping. Local pickup in the Sacramento / NorCal area welcome and preferred.
This Banjo is $6000 new. You can get it here for more than $1500 less and be in the same condition as new.
Hear it here: youtube.com/shorts/v7SuOTCy-3Q...hwfssYeSx
