The Deering Artisan Goodtime Special Banjo with Resonator is a standout instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Featuring a rich dark brown-stained maple neck and resonator, it boasts a Midnight Maple fingerboard adorned with intricate inlays, enhancing both its visual appeal and playability. The 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, combined with Deering’s patented steel Goodtime tone ring, delivers a bright, clear tone with impressive projection, making it ideal for band settings. For those in the Florence, Kentucky area, Willis Music is a reputable retailer where you can explore this banjo firsthand, ensuring you receive expert guidance and service.

Features

• Type: 5-string Resonator Banjo
• Neck Wood: Slender Rock Maple, stained rich brown
• Fingerboard: Midnight maple (maple dyed black with environmentally friendly stain)
• Scale Length: 26 1/4″
• Frets: 22 Pressed-in nickel silver frets
• Inlays: Vintage Artisan-style pearloid inlays
• Rim: 11″ 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, stained rich brown
• Head: 11″ Top Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Steel
• Hooks and Nuts: 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Bridge: Maple with Ebony Top – 5/8″
• Coordinator Rods: Steel, for adjustments
• Hardware Finish: Nickel-plated
• 5th String Tuner: Geared (Deering planetary-style)
• Resonator Material: Maple, stained rich brown
• Finish: Brown Stain

Willis Music Company has been serving the local community since 1899 and the online community since 2010. With our rich history, we have always had a focus on music education. From our internationally known educational piano catalog to one of the top retail music chains in America the focus on education has always remained. As a family-run company, all of us at Willis are tremendously proud of the legacy that began with Charles H. Willis so many years ago and continues through the Cranley Family today and we are committed to continuing with the same dedication for years to come. Our mission is to be the epitome of forte in your musical life. We strive to focus on people, offer the highest value in quality products and services, reach potential through empowerment, tradition of integrity, and enrich lives by encouraging music participation. Thank you for your trust in Willis Music Company and we will always strive to be your trusted music company.