{"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. Its 3-ply violin grade maple rim provides a superior sound that can't be matched in entry-level banjos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck what master banjo player Kristin Scott Benson has to say about the Deering Goodtime Banjos below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4gfsAg482eo?si=kSvI7FRMqJvcGT4F\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":43257133859064,"sku":"GT-100-101","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":43257133891832,"sku":"GT-100-101-LEFTY","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-5-string-banjo-best-beginner-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-43842795733240.jpg?v=1734552572"},{"product_id":"tenbrooks-saratoga-star-06","title":"Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star with -06- Tone Ring Demo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/193424687\u0026amp;color=ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\" height=\"166\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. Greg Deering personally designed the inlays with an Art Nouveau style in mind. Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this high grade maple banjo stands out as a top of the line professional instrument, at home on the concert stages throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Bluegrass to Country, Rock to Classical, this is one of the ultimate banjos made today. Crafted with the precision of every Tenbrooks banjo out of highly figured violin grade maple for the ultimate tonal power and sparkle. It is so alive with sound that you can feel the vibrations through the back of the banjo as you play. The sound carries clearly greater distances than other banjos. This banjo is for the dedicated musician who appreciates versatility in communicating with the audience through music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenbrooks Saratoga Star was developed for the professional who wants slightly more edge with a brighter tone! Jens Kruger currently plays his Deering Tenbrooks model fitted with the Deering -06- tone ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is new with limited lifetime warranty.  It has two very small dings on the lower part of the resonator, located on the side.  You won't see it at all when playing the banjo.  You could have someone buff it out down the road if you wish, but no structural damage at all.  Photos are included.  If you want to talk more, please give us a call.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":267111630,"sku":"DEERING-SS-06","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-tenbrooks-saratoga-star-with-06-tone-ring-demo-deering-5-string-banjos-default-deering-ss-06-1220796089.jpg?v=1770934807"},{"product_id":"goodtime-two-banjo","title":"Deering Goodtime Two Banjo - Best Beginner Bluegrass 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\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Perfect Beginner Bluegrass Banjo: The Deering Goodtime Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're a budding bluegrass enthusiast looking for the ideal instrument to kickstart your musical journey, the Deering Goodtime Two is the ultimate beginner bluegrass banjo for you. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Deering Goodtime Two banjo features a resonator back, thus providing more projection of sound. 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. He remembers what it was like to want a good banjo and not be able to afford one, so his gift to others is the Goodtime banjo line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":267111698,"sku":"GT-2","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":25679342209,"sku":"GT-2-L","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-two-banjo-best-beginner-bluegrass-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-43805311664376.jpg?v=1734293012"},{"product_id":"goodtime-banjo-beginner-package","title":"Beginner Banjo Package - Deering Goodtime Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Goodtime Beginner Banjo Package is the perfect banjo package for the beginning banjo player. 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. Backed by an 8 year warranty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":43031319937272,"sku":"GT-BP","price":759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":43031319970040,"sku":"GT-BP-LF","price":759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/beginner-banjo-package-deering-goodtime-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-43383829987576.jpg?v=1731701192"},{"product_id":"deering-goodtime-special-banjo","title":"Deering Goodtime Special Banjo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"next-grid__cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"next-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"next-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"next-card__section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"google-preview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"google__description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanjo Studio is proud to be a Preferred Online Deering Dealer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an exclusive model found only here at Banjo Studio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Deering Goodtime Special 5-String banjo boasts the patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring resulting in a brighter, fuller, and richer sound. 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. Moreover, you can expect lasting reliability from the Goodtime Special, as it is built to perform perfectly at jam sessions or with a band, and offers superior fret accuracy and comfort.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":267112732,"sku":"GS","price":1229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":30374899789,"sku":"GS-LF","price":1229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-special-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-1214023320.jpg?v=1767342489"},{"product_id":"deering-golden-era-5-string-banjo","title":"Deering Golden Era 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBanjo Studio is proud to be an Preferred Online Dealer for Deering Banjo Co.  You are viewing the exact banjo that you'll be purchasing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a classic bluegrass tone that really cuts!  The Deering Golden Era banjo is the curly maple version of Deering's take on prewar Gibson Mastertone style banjos.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Golden Era 5-string banjo has a select flame maple neck \u0026amp; resonator with Cremona sunburst finish, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead, Deering True Tone tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with hearts \u0026amp; flowers inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay inlaid with pearl, planetary tuners, nickel hardware. 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. Clear, bright highs and resonant deep bass notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial: BE10\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":267113560,"sku":"DEER-GE","price":5949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-golden-era-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-default-deer-ge-1231209114.jpg?v=1775355968"},{"product_id":"deering-goodtime-americana","title":"Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to capturing the essence of clawhammer banjo and exploring the rich, traditional world of old-time music, the Deering Goodtime Americana banjo stands in a league of its own. Perfect for beginners looking to embark on their clawhammer banjo journey, this instrument delivers an unparalleled blend of authenticity, quality, and affordability. Made by hand in Spring Valley California by the banjo specialists at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/deering-banjos\" title=\"Deering Banjos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeering Banjos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wider 12\" rim provides a resonant bass response so you can really feel the music - plus, the renaissance head adds a warm, vintage style to your sound. \u003cstrong\u003eWe love these banjos.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wider rim and renaissance head give the banjo a great big and warm tone. If you want to play old time music, clawhammer banjo, folk music, or just general banjo strumming tunes, this banjo is perfect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/openback-5-string-banjos\/products\/goodtime-banjo\" title=\"Goodtime banjo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estandard Goodtime banjo\u003c\/a\u003e has an 11\" rim. With the 12\" rim you get more bass response and a fatter, more round tone. 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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, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a great low priced jazz banjo for travel and leisure this is the quality best buy on the market!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4452803777,"sku":"GT-PL","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-plectrum-banjo-deering-4-string-banjos-gt-pl-39145307537656.jpg?v=1683117034"},{"product_id":"ome-tupelo-5-string-banjo","title":"Ome Tupelo 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are viewing the instrument that you will be purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 cherry 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 ebony 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 cherry rim paired with a Renaissance 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. 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Additionally, a set of five-string capo spikes at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets allows for an effortless transition between varying musical keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America at the Deering Banjo shop in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":11388003521,"sku":"AG","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":15454653022253,"sku":"AG-L","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/products\/deering-artisan-goodtime-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-37781223375096.jpg?v=1747173158"},{"product_id":"artisan-goodtime-two-5-string-banjo","title":"Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 5-String Banjo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qqkAU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LyDpQ jbBkh Bo7Nc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodyMd_jaf4s Polaris-Text--regular_pjgr0\"\u003eThe Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 5-String Banjo features a lightweight design which makes it easy to play and perfect for beginner players. 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. 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The \u003ca title=\"Artisan Goodtime Banjos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/artisan-goodtime-banjos\"\u003eArtisan Goodtime banjos\u003c\/a\u003e feature the Deering's new \u003ca title=\"Learn What Midnight Maple is\" href=\"http:\/\/info.deeringbanjos.com\/deering-midnight-maple-fingerboard-video\"\u003eMidnight Maple™ fingerboard\u003c\/a\u003e which is a maple fingerboard that has been pressure stained so that the stain penetrates all of the way through the wood. 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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. 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