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.com |
The Deering Banjo Company was started in 1975 by Greg and Janet Deering. They are located in Spring Valley, California. It is now run by their daughter Jamie Deering.[1] Deering Banjos makes Deering, Vega, Tenbrooks, and Goodtime banjos. Many notable banjo players play Deering banjos. For example, Winston Marshal, founding member of Mumford & 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 of banjos in North America.[3]
