Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo

Deering Banjo Company | Since 1975 Made In The U.S.A. All Deering Goodtime banjos are made by hand in the U.S.A. Why A Deering Goodtime Banjo? 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim The maple in the Goodtime rim is the exact wood used in the finest violins in the world. Only Deering puts this professional grade 3-ply maple rim in a banjo this affordable. Patented Goodtime Smile Bridge Deering’s patented Goodtime Smile Banjo Bridge is created with a curve on the bottom to fit into the natural curve created on a banjo head by the bridge when under string tension. This allows the bridge to vibrate without constriction for an instantly fuller and more expressive tone. Made of dense hard rock maple with an ebony top for a bright, clear tone. Premium Sealed Geared Tuners Too many student banjos are cursed with poor quality tuners, so the students blame themselves for an out of tune banjo when it’s the tuner that is at fault. Five high quality geared tuning machines with a 14:1 gear ratio make tuning the Goodtime banjo easy, smooth, accurate, and fun. Stable Hard Rock Maple Neck This fine grained, extremely hard wood creates a stable neck that will stay in tune, play with low action, and gives the banjo a bright, crisp quality tone. Carved to a perfectly comfortable D shape and finished to a smooth satin sheen, playing the Goodtime banjo is easy and fun. Shhhh... Quiet Hardware We want you to hear only what you are supposed to hear - the symphony of the strings, vibrating in harmony with the bridge, head, and the heart of the banjo - the 3-ply violin grade maple rim. Our metal components are all made from a specially selected alloy to prevent the hardware from resonating “its own sound” and muddying the banjo’s tone. This allows the full color of the rim to shine through. Made In U.S.A. | Since 1975 All Deering banjos are made in Spring Valley, California by highly trained craftspeople who focus only on making the best banjos in the world. Deering Banjos was founded in 1975 by Greg & Janet Deering. Today, with their daughter, Jamie as CEO, the Deering family legacy is in good hands. Made In U.S.A. Made In Spring Valley, California Made In Spring Valley, California Made In Spring Valley, California Made In Spring Valley, California Made In Spring Valley, California Openback or Resonator Openback Resonator Openback Openback Openback Rim Material 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Rim Diameter 11" 11" 12" 11" 11" Head Type Proprietary Remo Top Frosted Proprietary Remo Top Frosted Proprietary Remo Renaissance Proprietary Remo Renaissance Proprietary Remo Top Frosted Inlays Hardwood Bowtie Inlays Hardwood Bowtie Inlays Hardwood Bowtie Inlays Hardwood Bowtie Inlays Hardwood Bowtie Inlays String Type Deering Light Gauge | Loop End Strings Deering Light Gauge | Loop End Strings Deering Light Gauge | Loop End Strings Aquila Super Nylgut | Loop EndStrings Deering 6-String | Ball End Number Of Strings 5 5 5 4 6 The Take Anywhere Banjo Goodtime banjos are so light and durable, they can be taken anywhere. In fact we encourage it!