The best selection of Vega banjos
The Vega name has been part of banjo history since the late 1800s. Deering bought the trademark in 1989 and took the brand into the 21st century with modern technology while carefully preserving the historical details. The result, a powerful, folk, and early style banjo that is as much at home in today’s music as they were in years past. Noted for their full, round depth of tone and dynamics, the sound of these banjos are ideal for old-time music, fingerstyle, folk, and singer/songwriters.
Vega banjos have a more traditional, old-time look and feel. They are perfect for those who can’t decide between an older, vintage banjo, or brand new model. With a Vega, aspects of both new and old work together to create classic instruments with the iconic older banjo look and sound but with many benefits that only a new instrument can offer.
Vega Tone and Sound
There are many Vegas banjos to choose from and explore below. When looking to purchase a Vega banjo your final decision all depends on what specific qualities, sound and tone you are trying to achieve.
We offer a variety of Vega banjos in a wide price range. The Vega Little Wonder is perfect for the banjo player that wants a bright and responsive tone with an older feel and appearance. The Vega Senator’s appearance and sound is a great pick for the player working to achieve the Old Time, Classical, Folk, Civil War music. The Vega Senator is played here by Scott Avett, founding member of the Avett Brothers. The Vega White Oak Banjo is ideal for achieving the classic clawhammer and folk, with bright tone and distinct note clarity and weighs less than 6 lbs! The openbacks are made entirely of white oak and feature a midnight maple fingerboard and peghead overlay. For players looking for a more mellow sound, the Vega Old Tyme Wonder may be the best choice. With a warmer full tone this banjo plays well with a fiddle and a bass. Hear David Holt play it here.
The best deals on Vega Banjos
We offer a wide range of prices and varieties of Vega banjos. From the more moderately priced Vega Little Wonder to the grand Vega Dragon Star. We offer the best, most competitive prices on Vega banjos. A more moderately priced and beautiful instrument, the Vega Vintage Star is a newer addition to the Vega line-up that we are so proud to sell here at banjo.com. Hear our owner Barry Waldep play it here.
Vega Long Neck Banjos
There aren't a ton of American-made long neck banjos available to choose from, interestingly, Vega has three to choose from.
The most popular is probably the Vega Woodsongs Campfire Long Neck banjo, a collaboration between Deering and Michael Jonathan of Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Expect to get a deep, warm woody sound from this banjo.
The Vega Long Neck features a tubaphone tone ring. The walnut stained maple banjo looks amazing and produces deep, full and sparkling sound.
Greg Deering found a love for the banjo from listening to the Kingston Trio and decided to make a commemorative banjo. The Vega Kingston Trio Long Neck is a special banjo with an incredible inlay.
Finance a Vega
We have finance options available for purchasing a Vega banjo. We have partnered with Affirm to give our customers the option to purchase now, pay later.