{"product_id":"custom-deering-goodtime-parlor-5-string-banjo-with-a-skin-tone-head","title":"Custom Deering Goodtime Parlor 5-String Banjo with a Skin Tone Head","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanjo Studio is proud to be a Preferred Online Deering Dealer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--19560201289941__sub\" class=\"shopify-section product-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width page-width--narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to offer this custom variation of Deering's iconic Goodtime Parlor, handcrafted right here in the USA. Combining Deering's legendary 3-ply violin-grade maple rim with a custom upgrade, this instrument delivers classic tone and effortless playability in a lightweight, compact package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Parlor Banjo? (Beginner Adults, Kids \u0026amp; Travelers)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA parlor banjo isn't just a mini banjo—it's a full-featured 5-string instrument designed with ergonomic and portable advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShorter Reach for Kids \u0026amp; Beginner Adults:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring a \u003cb\u003e23” scale length\u003c\/b\u003e and 19 frets (compared to standard 26.25” scale banjos), the fret spacing is noticeably closer together. This reduces arm extension and finger stretch, making chord transitions far more comfortable for younger players and adults with smaller hands or shorter frames.  It also means that there is less tension on the strings and it's easier to press the strings down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e At just \u003cb\u003e35” overall length\u003c\/b\u003e and a featherlight \u003cb\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e, the Goodtime Parlor fits easily into overhead luggage compartments, back seats, and backpack gig bags. It allows you to practice anywhere without hauling a heavy case.  Make sure you get a Tenor size gig bag or case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Tuning Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike miniature banjos that force you to tune up high, the Parlor tunes comfortably to standard Open G (\u003ccode\u003egDGBD\u003c\/code\u003e) with medium gauge strings, giving you standard 5-string chord positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom Upgrade: The Skin Tone Head\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Goodtime banjos ship with a bright white frosted head, but this custom edition features a factory-installed \u003cb\u003e11\" High Crown Skin Tone head\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Calfskin Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a warm, mottled amber aesthetic that gives the instrument an organic, old-time heirloom appearance right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarming Tonal Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The skin tone material slightly dampens harsh high-end overtones, rounding out the 3-ply maple rim with a warmer, woodier midrange and sweeter sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-Weather Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e You get the vintage tone and look of real calfskin without any of the tuning instability caused by humidity and weather changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--19560201289941__1641847906de1fdbaf\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"index-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50255370649848,"sku":"DE-5B-GP-11-MP-CSST","price":807.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-deering-goodtime-parlor-5-string-banjo-with-a-skin-tone-head-deering-5-string-banjos-de-5b-gp-11-mp-csst-1256147880.jpg?v=1787984290","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/custom-deering-goodtime-parlor-5-string-banjo-with-a-skin-tone-head","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}