{"title":"Instruments","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA look at all of the banjos and guitars we stock.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goodtime-banjo","title":"Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo - Best Beginner Banjo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe best beginner banjo!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a teacher, if you are just starting to learn how to play the banjo, I would always recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eDeering Goodtime banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e. This blonde beauty is the perfect banjo to learn on and sets the standard for all others in its price range. The 3-ply violin grade maple rim gives the banjo a beautiful responsive tone which is not found in other banjo brands in this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes set up and ready to play! Free shipping with the contiguous United States!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Goodtime banjo is the ideal choice for beginner banjo players. 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It's made in America, at the Deering shop with the same tooling used to make the top of the line banjos. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with precision and designed for exceptional playability, this banjo is tailor-made to help you master the art of bluegrass picking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing the new bronze powder coated hardware which won't tarnish, is hypoallergenic, and gives this banjo a vintage vibe! This 2025 version of the Deering Goodtime Two also features new art deco inspired wooden inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Deering designed the Goodtime banjos because there were no low priced banjos of enough quality for people to actually learn on without difficulty or giving up. 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Don't be fooled by cheaper packs, get a quality pack to be successful learning this great instrument.  This contains everything you need to get started playing the banjo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Deering Goodtime Deco 5-String Banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanjo Strap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeering Banjo Padded Gig Bag \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProPik Fingerpicks and Thumbpick \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip On Electric Tuner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoodtime banjos are made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodtime banjos are the best beginner banjo on the market - period. 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The plectrum banjo in more recent times has found a home with guitar players who tune it like the last four strings of a guitar in D,G,B,E and use their guitar fingering making it very easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA at the Deering shop with the same tooling we use to make the top of the line banjos, the Goodtime banjos are the lowest priced American made banjos. They are so good many professionals have recorded with Goodtime banjos – they are simple and durable and great playing. The Goodtime 2 banjo is enhanced for more projection of sound by including the back of the banjo, called a resonator which projects the sound to the audience. 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It is made in America by the banjo experts, Deering Banjo Company, in San Diego, California. Deering knows how to build banjos. That's what they do. Nothing else. Their banjo are all very well made and consistently play and sound great. 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Players who try this instrument are often pleasantly surprised by the loudness and brightness of its tone. If you're in search of a bluegrass banjo with great volume and tone and want to stay within a budget, this is the perfect choice. 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Styled after banjos of the pre-war \"Golden Era\" with a fuller neck \u0026amp; deeper resonator than other Deerings. Resonator walls taper for better sound projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis banjo comes with 5th string spikes installed at frets 7, 9, and 10 at no extra cost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Era has a larger air chamber like the Tenbrooks banjos which gives the banjo a more resonant hollow sound with deep bass response for a traditional prewar bluegrass sound. 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The hand-carved neck is individually shaped by Ogsbury for each instrument, ensuring consistent quality and playability.  I love the look of the fretboard on this one!  This banjo delivers the tonal characteristics and aesthetic refinement expected from a professionally made instrument, offering serious players access to superior craftsmanship at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know Chuck has been building banjos since the early 60's and is known for his other popular banjos companies of Ode and Ome Banjos.  Since his selling of Ome, he has been keeping himself busy creating these new banjos.  If you purchase a Starr Banjo, you are getting a banjo made with experience and dedication of a great builder of instruments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring my visit, I asked Chuck to go over the banjo's that we have picked out and you can review his video down below.  If you want to compare all three different sizes of the 11\", 12\" and 13\" heads, scroll farther down and see a demo to hear the difference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48042457268472,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-12-walnut-5-string-openback-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-1224906761.jpg?v=1772615107"},{"product_id":"custom-birds-eye-maple-ome-tupelo-5-string-banjo","title":"Custom Bird's Eye Maple Ome Tupelo 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Ome Dealer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are viewing the instrument that you will be purchasing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did a collaboration with Ome banjos to bring this beautiful Bird's Eye Maple banjo.  We couldn't have been any happier with the results. The Ome Tupelo has a very authentic old time banjo tone with a very woody tone. It features a  17 fret S-scoped fingerboard. The 2-ply maple rim is 9\/16” thick and is capped with black ebonite and bound with simulated tortoise shell. The Ome 12” maple Tone Rim construction combined with fewer brackets and wood rim-rod produce Ome's “woodiest” old-time banjo tone. The Tupelo is made with the same care and precision as other Ome instruments and comes complete with a hardshell case and Limited Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Titusville, Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headstock of this banjo showcases tortoise buttons atop Rickard Cyclone tuners, embodying the Paddle shape. With a nut width of 1 11\/32\", it ensures a comfortable playing experience. The headstock design reflects classic elegance, seamlessly blending with the banjo's overall vintage look. Crafted from high-quality cherry, the neck features an ebony fingerboard with 17 hardened nickel frets and brass dot inlays. The tung oil finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood, while the brass dot position markers ensure easy navigation along the fretboard. The ebony capped heel adds a touch of refinement. The body of the Tupelo banjo is constructed with meticulous attention to detail. It includes 14 brackets and a custom 5\/8\" OME bridge for optimal stability and tone. The dowel stick ensures structural integrity. The Bird's Eye Maple rim paired with a Fiberskyn head produces a rich, resonant sound that captures the essence of traditional banjo tones. Aged brass hardware, including the brass aged tension hoop and Sweetone tailpiece, further accentuates its vintage charm. The wooden armrest and tortoise shell binding add a touch of elegance, while the ebonite rim cap provides durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 25.5\" in scale length and weighing approximately 5.7 lbs, the Tupelo banjo is designed for both comfort and performance. It comes strung with .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010 gauge strings and is tuned to GDGBD, making it suitable for a variety of musical genres. 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It has been hand-crafted in the U.S.A., a quality which enables it to deliver the classic bluegrass banjo sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Artisan Goodtime Two banjos featuring the Midnight Maple™ fingerboard. Featuring a resonator, this banjo will give you more volume than the openback version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midnight Maple™ fingerboard gives the banjo plenty of elegance and allows you to play a bit faster on the neck. Features 5th string spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10 for easy playing in different keys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48094240243960,"sku":null,"price":1329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-deering-artisan-goodtime-two-5-string-banjo-with-renaissance-head-deering-5-string-banjos-1227022762.jpg?v=1773296107"},{"product_id":"deering-custom-artisan-goodtime-special-5-string-banjo","title":"Custom Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanjo Studio is proud to be a Preferred Online Deering Dealer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a recent trip to Deering Banjos, we were in the showroom looking at all the Goodtime Banjos.  We loved the look of the bronze hardware on their baseline Goodtime.  Right next to it was an Artisan Goodtime Americana with the Nickel hardware.  We inquired on the option of swapping out the hardware to give it more a vintage look.  Something that we seen players gravitate towards.  We are honored to be able to offer this vintage inspired Goodtime to our customers moving forward.  If you are looking for a livelier Bluegrass instrument, this Goodtime Artisan Special will get you the tone want for an affordable price.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Deering Artisan Goodtime Special banjo is a great all around 5 string banjo without too much cost or weight. 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This will never wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan Goodtime Special banjo also features the Goodtime Special tone ring which gives the banjo plenty of brightness and a richer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Artisan Inlays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48133566431480,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-deering-artisan-goodtime-special-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-1229090363.jpg?v=1774419609"},{"product_id":"starr-limited-edition-11-cherry-5-string-openback-banjo","title":"Starr Limited Edition 11\" Cherry Rolled Brass Tone Ring 5-String Openback Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarr Banjos represents exceptional value in handcrafted North American instrument craftsmanship. Constructed by luthier Chuck Ogsbury in Gold Hill, Colorado, this 11\" 5-string openback features a rolled brass tone ring, a curly maple neck and cherry rim combined with abalone inlays. The hand-carved neck is individually shaped by Ogsbury for each instrument, ensuring consistent quality and playability. This banjo delivers the tonal characteristics and aesthetic refinement expected from a professionally made instrument, offering serious players access to superior craftsmanship at an accessible price point. This particular banjo exudes a warm tone for an 11\" banjo.  I truly love the sound of this one.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know Chuck has been building banjos since the early 60's and is known for his other popular banjos companies of Ode and Ome Banjos.  Since his selling of Ome, he has been keeping himself busy creating these new banjos.  If you purchase a Starr Banjo, you are getting a banjo made with experience and dedication of a great builder of instruments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring my visit, I asked Chuck to go over the banjo's that we have picked out and you can review his video down below.  If you want to compare all three different sizes of the 11\", 12\" and 13\" heads, scroll farther down and see a demo to hear the difference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific banjo has a maple neck and a cherry rim and not all maple as this video below discusses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48189894295800,"sku":null,"price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-11-cherry-rolled-brass-tone-ring-5-string-openback-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-1231221140.jpg?v=1775370067"},{"product_id":"custom-deering-sierra-maple-5-string-banjo-dark-eagle-ii-stain","title":"Custom Deering Sierra Maple 5-String Banjo Dark Eagle II Stain","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Deering Sierra has been the \"workhorse\" of the professional banjo world for decades. 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