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Every great bluegrass band needs an instrument that can rise above the mix with clarity, projection, and unmistakable character. Available now at Haggerty's Music, the Deering Artisan Goodtime Special builds on the legendary Goodtime platform by combining traditional American banjo craftsmanship with refined vintage-inspired styling and the enhanced power of Deering's patented Goodtime Special tone ring. Proudly handcrafted in California, this resonator banjo delivers the performance, reliability, and exceptional value that have made Deering one of the most respected names in the banjo world.

The Artisan Goodtime Special features a three-ply violin-grade maple rim paired with Deering's patented steel tone ring, producing a bright, articulate voice with increased volume, rich sustain, and impressive note separation that easily holds its own in bluegrass jams, country bands, gospel ensembles, and folk performances. Its rock maple neck is finished in an attractive Dark Red Mahogany satin stain and fitted with a Midnight Maple fingerboard adorned with elegant Vintage Artisan-style pearloid inlays. The engraved fiddle-shaped peghead, planetary tuners, and resonator complete a timeless aesthetic that pays tribute to classic American banjos while maintaining the lightweight feel and comfortable playability the Goodtime series is known for.

Built with precision by skilled American craftsmen, the Artisan Goodtime Special is designed to stay in tune, play effortlessly, and inspire musicians for years to come. Railroad spikes installed at the fifth string allow for quick key changes beyond open G, while premium appointments including the Goodtime Smile bridge, geared fifth-string tuner, nickel hardware, and resonator provide the projection and dependability serious players appreciate. Whether you're purchasing your first American-made banjo or upgrading to a professional-quality instrument with vintage styling and exceptional tone, the Deering Artisan Goodtime Special is an outstanding choice.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Artisan Goodtime Special
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Instrument Type: 5-String Resonator Banjo
• Color: Dark Red Mahogany

Neck

• Neck Material: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable "D"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Depth: 0.793" at 1st Fret, 0.802" at 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Midnight Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: Flat
• Position Inlays: Vintage Artisan Style Pearloid
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Nut Width: 1.25"
• Scale Length: 26.25"

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11.000"
• Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Head: 11.000" Top Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 0.281" Hex Nuts
• Flange: Goodtime Two-Piece Flange
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Bridge: 0.625" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Resonator

• Resonator Material: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13.875"

Hardware

• Tuners: Goodtime Planetary
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared
• Strings: Deering Light Gauge (.010, .011, .013, .021w, .010)

Miscellaneous

• Finish: Hand-Finished Satin Polyurethane
• Made In: USA
• Serial Number: 063026-3
• Manufacture Date: 2026