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Topic: Deering Golden Era Banjo - 2001 *Sale Pending* |
Todd Bowman
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Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2016 5:27 am |
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For sale is my 2001 Deering Golden Era. It is in very good to excellent conditions. It does have a few "dings" on the back of the headstock (see photo) and one small ding on the back of the neck. I could not get the later to show up in a photo.
I am the second owner. I purchased it from the Bluegrass Parlor in Tampa, FL in 2005. As far as I know it is a stock Golden Era. A stock Deering True Tone tailpiece has replaced the Presto tailpiece shown in the photos.
Railroad track are installed on frets 7, 9, & 10. Comes with OHSC.
$2200.00
Offers considered.
Last edited by Todd Bowman on 5 Apr 2018 9:35 am; edited 3 times in total |
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 3 Aug 2016 9:31 am
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Great Banjo. The quality is as good as any made today. I have a Left handed model.
Some guy named Earl Scruggs wrote his name inside mine with permanent market. I can't seem to get it off. Good luck Todd. Great Banjo.
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Todd Bowman
From:
Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2016 10:05 am
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| I have replaced the "Presto" tailpiece with a stock Deering Truetone Tailpiece. It's definitely a sturdier tailpiece and I think produces a better tone. It is also adjustable. |
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Rick Troyer
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2016 12:04 pm
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So what are you asking for the banjo ?
RT |
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Todd Bowman
From:
Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2016 12:06 pm
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| $2200.00 |
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Rick Troyer
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2016 1:12 pm
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Very fair price. Wish I lived close. I find the Deering vol/tone to be all over the place. I've played some that are AWESOME and then some that didn't meet the grade. Is the price negotiable and would you be interested in a 10 day trial ?
RT |
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Todd Bowman
From:
Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2016 1:56 pm
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If the price is very fair, why should it be negotiable?  I am willing to consider offers. Also, I would consider a 10 day return process with the buyer paying shipping and insurance should a return be necessary. |
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Rick Troyer
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 3:53 am
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| Fair being relative to what everyone else is asking but not selling. Sorry if I offended you and your price. Thanks. |
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Todd Bowman
From:
Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 4:31 am
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Not offended at all. I just thought it was funny.  |
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Darryl Hattenhauer
From:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 4:46 am
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These are among the best buys that you'll ever see in a used 5-string.
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Steel crazy after all these years.
$100 reward for info leading to the purchase of a fender D8 white, yellow, or butterscotch. |
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 11 Nov 2016 7:09 am
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These are some of the best banjos out there IMO.
Attention to detail and quality. That is one of the nicest resonator backs that I have seen, awesome.
These are Deering's take on the Earl Scruggs model.
Every bit as good as the Gibson Earl Scruggs, maybe better IMO.
If there is a variance in tone I would say that is more due to having proper setup.
Great deal.
Lefty |
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Pete Woronowski
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 11 Nov 2016 8:29 am
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I agree these are amazing banjo's as I have sold them through the store. Not only is the projection and tone beautiful but I have always been so impressed by the perfect balance between all the strings.
This is a great deal and def worth the price.
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 7 Jan 2018 2:33 am Check your PMs please
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Todd,
Please check your Forum PMs
Thanks
Steve |
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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2018 2:36 pm
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I have a Gold Star top of the line 5 string; would you be interested in a swap plus some cash on my end? I am local;just above New Port Richey.
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A couple D-10s,some vintage guitars & amps, & lotsa junk in the gig bag. |
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Richard Lotspeich
From:
North Georgia
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Posted 20 Jan 2018 6:36 pm Gold Star
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Some of those Gold Stars are big time sleepers.
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Robert Jackson
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 5 Mar 2018 5:21 pm Trade?
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I have a Fender Stringmaster D8 ... used to be a quad, discover upon research. But all parts are Origional except the logo ...
Looks great, sounds great. |
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 5 Mar 2018 8:50 pm
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These high end Deerings rate right up there with the Stellings and Gibsons. This is a superb Banjo at a very good price.
Lefty |
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Todd Bowman
From:
Crystal Beach, Florida, USA
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Posted 5 Apr 2018 9:37 am Sale Pending.
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Hi, There is a sale pending, but don't expect it to compete until later this year when the buyer returns from overseas.
Upon completion, I'll send a donation to the Forum.
Regards,
Todd |
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