Clawgrass Banjo Clawgrass Specifications Mark Johnson with his Deering Clawgrass banjo
Mark Johnson, the “father of clawgrass,” plays banjo in a unique style. He describes it as “very bluegrass but with overtones of traditional folk, progressive acoustic, newgrass and old- timey all mixed into one.” Mark’s interest in the Civil War can be heard in his musical recordings “Acoustic Campaign” and “Acoustic Rising.” Tis rich sense of history permeates the music and is enhanced by the rich, dynamic, dimensional tone of his Deering Clawgrass model. Mark’s unique style demands a banjo that can be played with ultimate finesse and powerful precision. Te natural walnut and powerful Deering -06- tone ring combine to make Mark’s original style of play a joy for all who listen to it.
Neck: • An Elegant Neck of our Highest Grade English Walnut • Intricate Inlays of Abalone & Mother of Pearl • Mother of Pearl “Clawgrass” Inlay • Gabriella Peghead Inlay • Triple Bound Peghead • High Grade Ebony Fingerboard • Slender Deering Neck Shape • Bone Nut • 22 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets • Adjustable Truss Rod • Hand set Abalone Trim along the Ivoroid Binding • Beautifully Hand Carved Heel with “Ivanhoe” Carving • Deering Planetary Banjo Tuners • Deering Geared 5th String Tuner • Mother of Pearl Tuning Butons
Pot: • Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Nickel Plated Tone Ring • Premium Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim • Rim Bound With Ivoroid and Abalone • Black Chrome Engraved Brass Tension Hoop & Tube Flange • 11” Banjo Head • 11/16” Snuffy Smith Bridge • 24 Round Hooks and 5/16” Hex Nuts • Premium Hand Engraving
• Gold & Engraved True Tone Tailpiece • Hand Engraved and Pierced Armrest • 24 Karat Gold Plating on Hardware
Tone: With the exceptionally brilliant tone, quality and playability it’s more than just a show piece, it’s a banjo player’s dream come true.
Dimensions: • Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/3” • Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4” • Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2” • Weight Approx. 9 lbs
Includes a Deering Hardshell Case Lifetime Warranty
Any Deering, Vega, or Tenbrooks model is available as an openback banjo on special order.
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photo by Lisa Boswell
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