Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo - Vintage Brown Stain

Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo - Vintage Brown Stain

The Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana is built for players who want a deep, soulful presence that traditional banjos sometimes lack. By utilizing a 12-inch rim—larger than the standard 11-inch—this banjo offers a much warmer, bass-responsive frequency range that is perfect for the "old-time" clawhammer style. This extra surface area on the head creates a mellow, rounder tone that fills a room without the piercing brightness of a resonator, allowing the natural voice of the wood to shine through.

Crafted with a 3-ply Violin Grade Maple rim and a slender rock maple neck, the Artisan Americana is designed for both stability and resonance. The neck is finished with a stunning Midnight Maple fretboard, giving it the dark, sophisticated look of ebony while maintaining the punchy, articulate response of maple. Whether you are backing up a folk singer or practicing solo in your living room, this banjo provides a comfortable playing experience and a rich, "chunky" acoustic profile that honors the history of the instrument.

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Grand 12-inch Rim: The larger diameter produces a deeper, warmer bass response ideal for traditional clawhammer styles.

Artisan Appointments: Features gorgeous Pearloid "Vintage Style" inlays and a rich brown stain for a classic, timeless aesthetic.

Violin Grade Maple: The 3-ply rim is constructed from high-quality maple to ensure maximum resonance and structural integrity.

Midnight Maple Fretboard: Offers the sleek, dark appearance of ebony with the durable and snappy tonal characteristics of rock maple.

Planetary Tuners: Upgraded with high-quality planetary tuning machines for smooth, reliable, and precise tuning.

Body Wood: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple

Top Wood: 12" Renaissance Head

Neck Wood: Rock Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Midnight Maple

Scale Length: 26 1/4"

Fretboard Radius: Flat

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Pearloid Vintage Style

Neck Profile: Slender D-Shape

Finish: Satin Vintage Brown Stain

Bridge Material: Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge

Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate

Tuners: Deering Planetary Tuners

Electronics: None

Bridge: 5/8" Maple/Ebony