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Start twanging. With mountains of character and classic banjo tone, the Dean Backwoods 2 Pro Banjo w/Pickup will get you excited about plucking those strings. It has been carefully designed to give you the best response to your playing, so that you'll have no trouble producing a rich, full sound every time you play. The Remo 11" Head on top gives this banjo a resonance which will bring a smile to your face, and helps create that bright, unmistakable ringing.
Take it further. With a DMT Design humbucker pickup on the body of this banjo, you'll be able to explore the exhilarating world of amplified banjo. It will give you the ability to play live to larger audiences, whilst having a clear, crisp tone which brings out the best of the Backwoods 2 Pro's natural sound. The neck, which is a 'C' shape design, will sit in your hand perfectly, and provide you with a satisfying playing experience. A mahogany body induces a warm, rich resonance, and the banjo graphite bridge will reliably hold your tuning. This is a banjo which means serious business.
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Volume isn’t everything. But it sure makes a difference when you're looking to perform live. The DMT Design humbucker on this beautiful banjo gives you the ability to amplify your sound through an amp and release its full potential. Whether you're fingerpicking or using a pick, the natural tone of the Backwoods 2 will flow out of it to create rich, warm, vibrant music. With this tool at your side, you're set for the stage as you pick, pluck, and twang your way through your chosen banjo tunes.
Positive vibrations. This banjo is crafted from materials which give it an astounding resonance and a beautiful overall sound. Made with a majestic mahogany body, it has a warm tone which gives you a rich, broad response whenever you play. The 11" Remo head also offers a brilliant resonance, and will produce a different sound depending how tight you want it. It also has a strong projection, allowing each note you play to ring out loud and clear with that classic banjo twang. As such, you'll be able to generate a dynamic range of sounds and create some slick licks in no time.
Ready for anything. No matter what style of playing you're into, be it bluegrass, clawhammer, or anything else, you'll have no trouble finding your way around the Backwoods 2 Pro. It has a smooth, flat radius mahogany neck which allows for easy movement all the way along the fretboard, so you can string your notes together with total ease. Being a 'C' shape, it is also feels incredibly comfortable in your hand, and will give you the means to play whatever music you wish without a hitch. Adding a touch of brightness to the banjo's tone, the walnut fretboard has a character of its own. Dark and beautiful, it is smooth by nature, and feels comfortable to your fingers. In combination, these features form your toolkit for prime banjo playing.
It's built to last. The honest hardware which holds the Backwoods 2 Pro banjo together is sturdy and sharp. A banjo graphite bridge stabilises the strings and provides a decent level of sustain for each note you play. This is supported by the die cast tuners, which also hold your tuning and making tweaking it a simple task. The nut adds additional string support and strengthens your resonance, so you can ensure your sound is as sharp as it can be whenever and wherever you play. With a beautiful aesthetic and one incredibly huge sound, this banjo will take your playing further.