Deering

Deering

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Also known as: Deering Banjos, Deering Banjo Company, Deering Banjo Co

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Founded in 1975 by Greg and Janet Deering out of their garage in Southern California, Deering Banjo Company is the largest banjo manufacturer in North America. Based in Spring Valley, California, the family-owned company produces 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string banjos spanning entry-level to professional-grade instruments. Their product range includes the affordable Goodtime series, the flagsh...

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Founded in 1975 by Greg and Janet Deering out of their garage in Southern California, Deering Banjo Company is the largest banjo manufacturer in North America. Based in Spring Valley, California, the family-owned company produces 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string banjos spanning entry-level to professional-grade instruments. Their product range includes the affordable Goodtime series, the flagship Boston, Sierra, and Maple Blossom lines, the high-end Eagle series featuring the proprietary Twenty-Ten tone ring, and the historic Vega line — a brand Deering acquired in 1989. The Tenbrooks, Golden, and Private Collection series round out the catalog.

Deering has built a reputation as a go-to maker for professional banjo players across bluegrass, folk, country, and rock. The company's Artist Series includes signature models for Tony Trischka, John Hartford, Jens Kruger, Terry Baucom, David Holt, and Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons. Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Béla Fleck, and the Dropkick Murphys are among the other notable musicians who have played Deering instruments. With over 180,000 banjos built over the company's history, Deering plays a central role in keeping American banjo craftsmanship alive.

Deering has 34 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Banjos. Their gear is featured by 27 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Folk, World, & Country, and Pop. Notable users include Scott Avett, Béla Fleck, and Keith Urban. Deering's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.

Artists Who Use Deering

Scott Avett uses 4 Deering products

Scott Avett

Singer, Guitarist · The Avett Brothers

Béla Fleck uses 3 Deering products

Béla Fleck

Composer · New Grass Revival

Keith Urban uses 2 Deering products

Keith Urban

Guitarist, Bassist · Artists of Then, Now & Forever

Gustavo Santaolalla uses 2 Deering products

Gustavo Santaolalla

Singer, Guitarist · Arco Iris

Paul McCartney uses 1 Deering product

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist · The Beatles

Taylor Swift uses 1 Deering product

Taylor Swift

Singer, Guitarist · The Agency

Ryan Ross uses 1 Deering product

Ryan Ross

Singer, Guitarist · Panic! at the Disco

Julien Baker uses 1 Deering product

Julien Baker

Guitarist, Singer · boygenius

Brian Setzer uses 1 Deering product

Brian Setzer

Singer, Guitarist · The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Mauricio Durán uses 1 Deering product

Mauricio Durán

Singer, Guitarist · Los Bunkers

Sufjan Stevens uses 1 Deering product

Sufjan Stevens

Singer, Guitarist · Danielson Famile

Post Malone uses 1 Deering product

Post Malone

Singer, Guitarist · The Fools For You

Gordon Gano uses 1 Deering product

Gordon Gano

Singer, Guitarist · Violent Femmes

Winston Marshall uses 1 Deering product

Winston Marshall

Guitarist · Mumford & Sons

Zac Brown uses 1 Deering product

Zac Brown

Singer, Guitarist · Zac Brown Band

Ryan Lerman uses 1 Deering product

Ryan Lerman

Guitarist, Bassist · Scary Pockets

Critter Fuqua uses 1 Deering product

Critter Fuqua

Singer, Guitarist · Old Crow Medicine Show

Nicky Skopelitis uses 1 Deering product

Nicky Skopelitis

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Public Image Ltd

Jeff DaRosa uses 1 Deering product

Jeff DaRosa

Guitarist, Composer · Dropkick Murphys

Coy Bowles uses 1 Deering product

Coy Bowles

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Zac Brown Band

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