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Some instruments become lifelong companions because they combine dependable craftsmanship with inspiring tone and effortless playability. Available at Haggerty's Music, the Deering Artisan Goodtime Two was created to bring the unmistakable sound of an American-made resonator banjo to players seeking professional quality in a lightweight, approachable instrument. Handcrafted in Deering's California workshop, this banjo blends traditional bluegrass performance with elegant vintage-inspired styling, making it equally at home on stage, at a jam session, or by your favorite chair for an evening of practice.

Built around Deering's renowned three-ply violin-grade maple rim and resonator design, the Artisan Goodtime Two delivers the bright, clear projection that bluegrass players love while remaining noticeably lighter than many traditional resonator banjos. The Dark Red Mahogany satin finish, engraved fiddle-shaped peghead, Midnight Maple fingerboard, and Vintage Artisan-style pearloid inlays give the instrument the appearance of a much older classic while maintaining the precision and reliability of modern American craftsmanship. Factory-installed fifth-string railroad spikes at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets make key changes fast and effortless, allowing players to move seamlessly beyond open G into the keys of A, B, and C.

Designed to stay in tune, perform consistently, and inspire musicians for years to come, the Artisan Goodtime Two features Goodtime planetary tuners, a geared fifth-string tuner, the patented Goodtime tailpiece, and the signature Goodtime Smile bridge for outstanding tuning stability and balanced response. Whether you're learning your first rolls, playing bluegrass standards, accompanying folk songs, or joining an acoustic jam, this beautifully crafted American-made banjo offers exceptional comfort, dependable performance, and the timeless tone that has made Deering one of the world's premier banjo builders.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Artisan Goodtime Two
• 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: 0.787" at 1st Fret, 0.789" 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"
• 5th String Spikes: Factory Installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th Frets

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11.0”
• Tone Ring: None
• Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 0.281" Hex Nuts
• Flange: 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: 062926-3
• Manufacture Date: 2026