The 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.
Neck:
Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bowtie Inlays
Sealed Geared Guitar Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
Pot:
3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Patented Deering Goodtime Special Tone Ring
11” Frosted Top High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
16 Bracket Shoes 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32” Hex Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes
Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
2 Piece Flange
Nickel plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Resonator:
Blonde Maple
Black Binding
Durable Satin Finish
Tone:
Has a bell like tone that is loud, crisp and clear and easily heard in a band setting.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Comes from the factory with light gauge strings 9.5, 11, 14, 20W, 9.5
Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4”
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4”
Rim diameter 13 7/8”
Overall Instrument Length 38”
Weight Approx. 8 lbs
Warranty:
Goodtime Banjos come with a six year warranty ensuring the quality of the materials and workmanship.
