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This 8.6 lb Deering will ship from Rapid City, SD. In poor condition, this banjo has severe cracks in its neck near the back top and two long cracks running down either side. This instrument is being sold for parts and is not in prime playing condition.

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The Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo pairs vintage-inspired looks with a bright, powerful voice that truly stands out in a band setting. Its patented Goodtime Special tone ring delivers noticeably more volume and projection than standard Goodtime models, while the rich brown finish, fiddle-shaped peghead, planetary tuners, and Midnight Maple fingerboard with Artisan-style inlays give it the charm of a much older banjo. Tuned to open G with spikes already installed, it’s ready to move easily into other keys without slowing you down.

Built entirely in the USA, this banjo reflects Greg Deering’s long-standing vision of creating an instrument that sounds exceptional, plays effortlessly, and remains accessible in price. Precision craftsmanship ensures reliable tuning stability, excellent sustain, and a clear, sweet tone that complements other instruments beautifully. Comfortable, dependable, and full of character, the Artisan Goodtime Special is a standout choice for players seeking classic style and modern performance, available at Haggerty’s Music. Please read above for condition.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
• Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
• Finish: Satin
• Nut Width: 1-1/4"
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Tuners: Goodtime Planetary Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
• Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
• String Gauges: 10, 11, 13, 21w, 10

Pot

• Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Hardware Plating: Nickel
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator

• Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Resonator Stain: Dark Red Mahogany

Dimensions

• Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
• Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Overall Instrument Length: 38"
• Weight: 8.6 lbs