The Deering Boston 6-String sits in a really interesting space because it feels familiar to guitar players while still delivering the snap and attack of a banjo. Built with a steel rim, resonator design, and full 6-string layout, it gives you that banjo character without asking you to relearn the instrument. The satin finish, seed and vine inlays, and traditional hardware keep the look rooted in classic Deering style, even though the concept is a little different.

The tone has a lot of punch and clarity, but it stays fuller and more rounded than a standard 5-string. The steel rim gives it a bright, immediate response with strong projection, while the resonator helps push the sound forward. Chords have that unmistakable banjo edge, but single-note lines still carry enough body to feel natural for guitar-style playing. The addition of the Kavanjo pickup makes it especially useful for live settings where feedback control and reliable amplified tone matter.

From a feel standpoint, it is very approachable. The 1 3/4 inch nut width, radiused ebony fingerboard, and slender D neck profile make the transition easy for guitar players, while the guitar-style tuners keep things familiar. At just under 10 pounds, it still has some substance without feeling overly heavy, and the Deering radiused smile bridge helps maintain a comfortable playing feel across the strings. This is a versatile instrument for players wanting banjo tone with a more guitar-friendly setup and modern stage-ready functionality.

SPECS

Neck Wood: Quartersawn Mahogany Or Maple
Neck Shape: Slender D Shape
Neck Stain: Brown Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut Material: Ebony
Tuners: Guitar Style Tuners
Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Radiused A Grade Ebony
Inlays: Seed And Vine Maple And Pearloid Inlays

Rim: Nickel Plated 3/16" Steel Rim
Rim Diameter: 11"
Head: 11" Top Frosted Medium Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks And Nuts: 24 Flat J Hooks And 9/32" Hex Nuts
Flange: Butterfly 24 Piece Flange And Shoe
Armrest: Deering Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Deering Radiused Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering 6 String Tailpiece

Resonator Wood: 3 Ply Poplar Poplar Mahogany Or Maple
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: Brown Mahogany

Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 26 1/4"
Overall Length: 38 1/2"
Weight: 9.6 lbs

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