Deering Banjo Company
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Musical instruments |
Founded | 1975 |
Founder | Greg Deering |
Headquarters | Spring Valley, California,USA |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Greg Deering, Janet Deering |
Owner | Greg and Janet Deering |
Subsidiaries | Vega,Tenbrooks, Goodtime |
Website | DeeringBanjos |
TheDeering Banjo Companywas started in 1975 by Greg and Janet Deering. They are located inSpring Valley, California.It is now run by their daughter Jamie Deering.[1]Deering Banjos makes Deering,Vega,Tenbrooks, and Goodtimebanjos.Many notable banjo players play Deering banjos. For example,Winston Marshal,founding member ofMumford & Sons,plays banjos made by Deering.[2]He originally played an Eagle but has transitioned to various instruments including a signature model that bears his name. Deering Banjos, handmade in California, are the largest manufacturer ofBanjosin North America.[3]