What a truly rare treat for us here at Dream Guitars—we have a 1998 Deering Gabriella in Brazilian Rosewood. We’ve had only two other Gabriellas (at the time of publication) in the shop, and they’re truly as rare as hen’s teeth.
Mother-of-pearl fingerboard, 24k gold plating on the rim and flange, carved Brazilian Rosewood neck, abalone trim—this is about as fancy and classy as a banjo can get.
But don’t be fooled—this isn’t all aesthetic exclusivity. Brazilian Rosewood on the resonator (over laminated maple) gives this banjo a unique timbre in the banjo world, complemented by the glassy quality of the fingerboard. This banjo looks slick and sounds full, with excellent bite and a round bass.
It’s also equipped with Keith-style tuners on the G and B strings, so whatever banjo wizardry you may require, it will deliver.
The original bridge was replaced with a Moon bridge, which frankly looks amazing on this banjo—but sounds even better. That might be the mantra for this five-string ripple machine: it looks amazing, but sounds even better.
Please have a look and listen for yourself!
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I’ve had the chance to handle a lot of special instruments over the years, but this Gabriella really caught me off guard—in the best way. There’s a presence to it, visually and tonally, that draws you in. The craftsmanship is off the charts, of course, but what struck me most was how alive it feels in the hands. It responds with a kind of clarity and depth that you don’t often get in banjos, no matter how ornate. This isn’t just a collector’s piece—it’s a serious musical tool for someone who wants beauty and tone in equal measure. 
Admittingly I'm not an expert on bluegrass banjo voices, but even I can tell this one has incredible depth and range. Then there's the aesthetics. An incredible feat of inlay work, metalwork, and tip top shelf materials (looking at you, Brazilian Rosewood). There's a good reason to date Deering has only ever built a handful of these Gabriellas: there's just not enough days in the year. 1 in stock
| Scale Length | 26.125 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.313 in |
| String Spacing | Standard Spacing |
| Woods | Frosted Banjo Head, Rosewood - Brazilian |
What a truly rare treat for us here at Dream Guitars—we have a 1998 Deering Gabriella in Brazilian Rosewood. We’ve had only two other Gabriellas (at the time of publication) in the shop, and they’re truly as rare as hen’s teeth
I’ve had the chance to handle a lot of special instruments over the years, but this Gabriella really caught me off guard—in the best way. There’s a presence to it, visually and tonally, that draws you in
Admittingly I'm not an expert on bluegrass banjo voices, but even I can tell this one has incredible depth and range. Then there's the aesthetics Select at least 2 products
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