Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo

Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo, Made in USA

The Deering Goodtime Six-R is a 6-string resonator banjo tuned like a guitar, with a 3-ply violin grade maple rim, a maple resonator and a radiused Pau Ferro fingerboard, handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. Same tuning and chord shapes as your guitar, with banjo tone and the extra projection of a resonator. Brand new and in stock. We are an authorized Deering dealer in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Every Deering we sell receives a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara before shipping, so it arrives ready to play. Free shipping in the US.

The Pot

3-ply violin grade maple rim, 11 inches across, with an 11 inch frosted high crown head. Beveled steel tension hoop with 16 flat J-hooks and 9/32 inch hex nuts. Goodtime armrest, 5/8 inch Goodtime Smile bridge and Deering's patented Goodtime tailpiece. Nickel plated hardware and a hand rubbed polyurethane finish with carnauba wax.

The Neck

Blonde rock maple neck with a comfortable D shape and a satin finish. Pau Ferro fingerboard with a 15 inch radius and classic block style pearloid inlays. 22 pressed in nickel silver frets. Dual action truss rod. Lexan polycarbonate nut at 1 11/16 inch width, the feel of a guitar neck. Six sealed geared tuners. 26 1/4 inch scale length.

The Resonator

3-ply poplar, poplar and maple resonator, unstained, with a satin finish and straight sidewalls, 13 7/8 inches across. Overall length 38 inches, about 5.5 lbs.

What's Included

• Deering eight year warranty
• Deering six string banjo strings (10, 13, 17, 26w, 36w, 46w), tuned E A D G B E
• Professional setup by our banjo tech Tara
• Free shipping in the US

Questions? Call Geoff at (404) 218-8580.