--- title: Deering Smile Banjo Bridge description: Deering’s new patent-pending Smile banjo bridge fits the natural curve created on a banjo head. The result is an instantly fuller and more expressive banjo. --- [![Deering Banjo Logo](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/deering-logo-green-406325-800x163.png?width=300&height=61&name=deering-logo-green-406325-800x163.png "Deering Banjo Logo")](https://www.deeringbanjos.com/) [![View Our Banjos](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1901150/e314d503-7e62-46de-98ce-4926faaa1080.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1901150/e314d503-7e62-46de-98ce-4926faaa1080) ![smile-bridge-jamie-latty-2000x1324.jpg](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/Smile_Bridge/smile-bridge-jamie-latty-2000x1324.jpg?width=2000&name=smile-bridge-jamie-latty-2000x1324.jpg "smile-bridge-jamie-latty-2000x1324.jpg") # THE NEW DEERING SMILE™ BRIDGE ### Unlock the Full Tone Of Your Banjo! SCROLL DOWN TO LEARN MORE! Like what you see? Tell the world. [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Pressure from the strings onto the banjo bridge creates an indentation in the head. This pressure compresses the bridge into a natural curve creating a stress within the bridge, limiting its ability to vibrate freely and thus inhibiting the tone. ### So why is the bottom of a banjo bridge flat? Deering’s new patent-pending Smile Banjo Bridge is created to fit into the natural curve created on a banjo head when under string tension. This relieves the stress found in a traditional banjo bridge allowing the Smile Bridge to vibrate without constriction. The result is an instantly fuller and more expressive midrange, less constricted low end frequencies, and a wonderful balance across all strings.   ## Put a Smile™ On Your Banjo This exciting advancement in banjo development is the easiest change you can make to your banjo to instantly enhance the tone. - Enhanced Midrange Frequencies - Less Constricted Low End Frequencies - Beautiful Balance From String To String ##### Currently available for 5-String banjos with a 5/8"  or 11/16" bridge height. Available in flat (standard) or radiused top. ##### More styles to follow shortly. [Buy Deering Smile Banjo Bridge](https://deeringbanjos.myshopify.com/cart/19142732036:1) > The Smile™ bridge totally transformed the sound of my already wonderful sounding Golden Clipper.  The tone was richer, fuller, louder (in a good way), with a touch of pre-war sizzle.  I continue to be wowed! Tony Trischka Banjo Virtuoso \[fa icon="quote-right"\] ![tony-trischka-head-shot.jpg](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/Smile_Bridge/tony-trischka-head-shot.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=tony-trischka-head-shot.jpg) > There is no more pressure in the bridge so it is already like a played in bridge.... It really works and it sounds fantastic. Jens Kruger Kruger Brothers \[fa icon="quote-right"\] ![Jens-Kruger-2014.jpg](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artists/Jens-Kruger-2014.jpg?width=532&height=532&name=Jens-Kruger-2014.jpg) > I have never heard such a drastic positive change in tone and volume with a new bridge on any of my banjos. It sounds fabulous on my 1935 Kel Kroyden. Greg Cahill The Special Consensus \[fa icon="quote-right"\] ![Greg Cahill banjo player](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/Smile_Bridge/Greg_Cahill-photo-square-500x500.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=Greg_Cahill-photo-square-500x500.jpg) ![patent-pending-banjo.png](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/Smile_Bridge/patent-pending-banjo.png?width=341&name=patent-pending-banjo.png "patent-pending-banjo.png") ![smile-bridge-3-horizontal.jpg](https://info.deeringbanjos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_Page_Images/Smile_Bridge/smile-bridge-3-horizontal.jpg?width=2500&name=smile-bridge-3-horizontal.jpg "smile-bridge-3-horizontal.jpg") # Watch the Jens Kruger Smile™ Bridge Video! ### Jens will teach you about banjo bridges and how the Deering Smile™ bridge works. ### Signup to Watch Now! ### About Us **Deering Banjo Company was founded in 1975 as the world’s specialist in banjos and has grown to become the largest manufacturer of American made banjos in the world. 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