The Deering Goodtime Special is the step-up Goodtime. It adds Deering's patented Goodtime Special tone ring and a maple resonator, which gives it the punch, volume and sparkle you want for bluegrass. It's built in Spring Valley, California, with Deering's slim, comfortable neck, and it frets and plays the way a Deering should.

This one is new old stock from a retired Deering dealer's shop, and it's basically as new. The only thing worth mentioning is a bit of dirt on the head. It still has its hang tags, and it comes in its original hardshell case, which is in excellent shape. It's a chance to get a new-condition Goodtime Special with a hardshell case for less than buying new.

- Make: Deering
- Model: Goodtime Special 5-String with Resonator
- Rim: 3-ply 11" violin-grade maple
- Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special tone ring
- Resonator: Maple
- Neck: Hard rock maple, slim Deering profile
- Head: Top frosted
- Tuners: Guitar-style
- Tailpiece: Goodtime
- Hardware: Nickel-plated
- Finish: Satin
- Scale length: 26 3/16"
- Nut width: 1 1/4"
- Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
- Country of origin: USA (Spring Valley, CA)
- Condition: Used Mint (new old stock)
- Includes: Original hardshell case (excellent), hang tags
- Known Issues: A bit of dirt on the head

Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.

About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.

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ConditionMint (Used)
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