Fender Deluxe Concert Tone 58 Banjo

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Fender Concert Tone Banjos from the sixties are still highly regarded for their sound and durability. Unfortunately, the price of original period instruments has soared sky-high. That is why the new Concert Tone series is such a welcome addition to the Fender family, as its instruments are far less expensive. From that series, this is the Deluxe Concert Tone 58. Like all of Fender's Deluxe models, this instrument sets itself apart thanks to a luxurious finish and top-quality hardware - that in this case includes planetary tuners and a bell-brass tone ring.

Construction

The head of this banjo is made by Remo, a company renowned for their excellent drum heads. It is kept firmly in place by a tone ring made of bell brass, which is a high-quality alloy that is commonly used for wind instruments and church bells due to its excellent tonal properties. The resonator and rim are made of multi-ply maple and feature a beautiful flamed veneer. Thanks to the dual action truss rod you can adjust the neck minutely. The overall instrument is richly adorned with luxurious inlays that make this banjo look properly stunning.

Blue Grass Banjo

A banjo wouldn't be a banjo without a nut resting on a tight head (usually made of synthetic material). This construction gives the banjo its distinct sound - it allows for the string resonance to make its way to the body at lightning speed, which is why this type of instrument has such a short, loud sound. In some cases - like that of this bluegrass banjo - the sound is amplified by a resonator. Additionally, bluegrass banjos are characterised by an added fifth string and are usually played with finger and thumb picks.