{"product_id":"julia-belle","title":"Deering Julia Belle Low-Tuned 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Julia Belle low-tuned banjo is a collaboration between Deering and Alison Brown, inspired by the music and artistry of John Hartford. This unique instrument honors John's legacy while embracing modern innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned down low in open E, the Julia Belle pays homage to Hartford's iconic low-tuned banjo. As the proud owner of Hartford's prototype Deering low banjo and a longtime friend of the Hartford family, Alison asked the Deerings the help her design a modernized rendition of John's original low banjo that would be suitable for the rigors of modern-day touring. Greg and Janet Deering were longtime friends of John Hartford as well, so they were eager to take on the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a low-tuned 5-string resonator that celebrates Hartford's music while showcasing his sketches, including a captivating figure on the peghead dubbed \"The Julia Belle.\" Additional inlays feature Captain Trone and motifs from the Mississippi riverboat The Julia Belle Swain, reflecting John's love for riverboats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Julia Belle's design is optimized for lower tunings like E, but some players tune it down in D. The rim is 3-ply Violin Grade Maple, and it has a Deering -06- Tone Ring, and a Mahogany resonator. The scale length is 26-1\/4\", so despite the lower tuning, it doesn't feel that much bigger. Nevertheless, it has a full-feeling neck profile with a radiused fingerboard, and the nut is the traditional 1-1\/4\" width. Then, it has a custom Evans head designed to produce warm, resonant tones at the lower tuning. With two extra frets and an overhanging fingerboard, the Julia Belle offers expanded range and creative possibilities. Alison's preferred string gauges ensure a brilliant tone with depth and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRWCMvrfQVY?si=3qez7oMhXx3tbem8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBuilt with high level craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Julia Belle banjo brings about a new layer of musicality: a tribute to John Hartford's legacy and a voice that adds new dimensions the banjo vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNeck Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Quartersawn Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNeck Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Slender \"D\" Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Brown Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNut Material: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTuners: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDeering Planetary Tuners with Black Tuner Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e5th String Tuner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Deering Gotoh Geared 5th String Tuner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 24 Glued In Nickel Silver Frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFingerboard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRadiused AAA Grade Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRim Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTone Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 11” Medium Crown Custom D'Addario Banjo Head designed by Evans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTension Hoop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Notched Brass Tension Hoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHooks \u0026amp; 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