---
product_id: 45895958
title: "Dean Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo"
brand: "dean guitars"
price: "€ 585.06"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/45895958-dean-backwoods-mini-travel-banjo
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
---

# Mahogany body & neck for warm tone Compact 5-string design Lightweight 5.5 lbs, perfect travel companion Dean Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo

**Brand:** dean guitars
**Price:** € 585.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Take your sound anywhere with the Dean Backwoods Mini – small size, big vibes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dean Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo by dean guitars
- **How much does it cost?** € 585.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/45895958-dean-backwoods-mini-travel-banjo)

## Best For

- dean guitars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dean guitars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Classic Chrome Hardware:** White and chrome open gear tuners provide reliable tuning stability with a sleek, professional look.
- • **Rich Mahogany Resonance:** Mahogany body and neck paired with a Remo head deliver warm, authentic banjo tones wherever you play.
- • **Travel-Ready Compactness:** Mini size and 5.5 lbs weight make it your ultimate on-the-go jam partner.
- • **Smooth Rosewood Fretboard:** Rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays ensures comfortable, precise finger placement for all skill levels.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Playability:** Light string tension and short neck design make it easier to learn and play, perfect for aspiring banjoists.

## Overview

The Dean Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo is a lightweight, compact 5-string banjo featuring a mahogany body and neck, a Remo head for authentic tone, and a smooth rosewood fretboard. Designed for travel and smaller players, it combines portability with classic banjo sound, making it an ideal entry-level instrument with professional-grade hardware and a polished finish.

## Description

Featuring a mahogany body, mahogany neck, and Remo head, this Dean Mini Backwoods Banjo is great for traveling or for smaller players looking to get into a better-fitting instrument. This banjo comes standard with a rosewood fretboard, white dot inlays and open gear tuners. A great banjo for an even better price. Get your wings today!

Review: Nice travel banjo - I wanted a travel banjo so bought this one as it's one of the smaller (and more affordable) models available. I do believe that for this price it should come with a gig bag. There is less sustain than with my Gold Tone so slides and hammer's don't sound as long but that's something I can live with. If this is your first banjo there are some things you should know 1) You'll want to tune it and then check bridge placement and tune again. You can Google proper bridge adjustment to learn how to do this. It is easy. 2) You WILL want to stuff the pot with something to tone it down. You can also Google this but essentially what you do is try putting some different materials in the pot and check the sound. I settled on a pair of pajama bottoms :) You can really fine-tune the sound of your banjo this way. My banjo came with steel strings which I was happy about - I play with picks. 3) The nut on my banjo had slots that were too narrow and were pinching the strings causing it to go sharp and not stay in tune.. I gently opened them a little with a nail file and rubbed a little pencil lead in the slot. I also replaced the strings with a better set (light gauge). Because this is a short-neck banjo and the strings are light gauge the string tension is very light and I think these factors make for an easy playing banjo. Learning to play banjo is not easy but it's fun so if this is your first banjo don't give up too easily. For all of these fixes a five star review is generous but it’s a fun banjo.
Review: Disappointed - Low grade quality not a good sound get what ya pay for

## Features

- Mahogany body
- Remo head top
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- White and chrome hardware

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XMZ2G7X |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Brand Name | Dean Guitars |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814064028258 |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Item Dimensions | 43 x 20 x 6 inches |
| Item Height | 6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo |
| Item Weight | 5.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Dean Guitars |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany, Rosewood |
| UPC | 814064028258 |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime. |

## Images

![Dean Backwoods Mini Travel Banjo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41toTM29IsL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice travel banjo
*by D***N on December 31, 2023*

I wanted a travel banjo so bought this one as it's one of the smaller (and more affordable) models available. I do believe that for this price it should come with a gig bag. There is less sustain than with my Gold Tone so slides and hammer's don't sound as long but that's something I can live with. If this is your first banjo there are some things you should know 1) You'll want to tune it and then check bridge placement and tune again. You can Google proper bridge adjustment to learn how to do this. It is easy. 2) You WILL want to stuff the pot with something to tone it down. You can also Google this but essentially what you do is try putting some different materials in the pot and check the sound. I settled on a pair of pajama bottoms :) You can really fine-tune the sound of your banjo this way. My banjo came with steel strings which I was happy about - I play with picks. 3) The nut on my banjo had slots that were too narrow and were pinching the strings causing it to go sharp and not stay in tune.. I gently opened them a little with a nail file and rubbed a little pencil lead in the slot. I also replaced the strings with a better set (light gauge). Because this is a short-neck banjo and the strings are light gauge the string tension is very light and I think these factors make for an easy playing banjo. Learning to play banjo is not easy but it's fun so if this is your first banjo don't give up too easily. For all of these fixes a five star review is generous but it’s a fun banjo.

### ⭐ Disappointed
*by P***A on February 3, 2020*

Low grade quality not a good sound get what ya pay for

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basically good, but....
*by P***Y on February 22, 2021*

I saw it had possibilities. The head was that slick gray kind that looks like a pig's bladder. Why do they choose that awful head? Why not at least a frosted top. I changed the head to a fiberskin. Looks better and sounds better. The guitar style tuners were junk. I replaced with a set of open geared grover tuners. The scale length called for C tuning, but instead I installed a set of Deering Julia Belle heavy gauge 12 to 24 and tuned it down to A. Now it sounds great. The banjo has potential, but it requires a lot of setting up. I really love it. It's the ultimate campfire banjo.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*