At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently. The Deering Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. The Deering Sierra banjo is the flagship model of the Deering line. The maple version of the Sierra is an excellent banjo choice. It is comparable to Deering's Maple Blossom, which is several hundred dollars more than the understated Sierra. Durable and easy to maintain! With the optional Maple at no extra cost, the Sierra is also available with a brighter and more focused tone quality. It features the Deering -06- tone ring, 3-ply violin grade maple rim, and more. The Deering Banjo Company is now offering the Deering Sierra Maple 5-String Banjo – their most popular Sierra model banjo in maple! Standing as the flagship model amongst professional players for the company, the Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo brings together features like a virgin bell bronze tone ring, three-ply rock maple rim, and a one-piece resonator flange to meld beauty and playability in one package. Strings: Comes with Deering Light Gauge Strings tuned to in standard G tuning (g,D,G,B,D) With the standard Mahogany, the Sierra has the sweet sound of this tropical wood with slightly less sustain than maple or walnut. Easy to play! Deering Custom Sierra 5 string banjo. Deering has become one of the largest and most respected American banjo manufacturers and we’re very happy to see these models.