{"title":"Featured Banjos","description":"","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":true},{"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":"deering-john-hartford-banjo-grenadillo","title":"Used Deering John Hartford Banjo with Grenadillo Tone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deering John Hartford banjo features a wooden grenadillo tone ring and produces a beautiful bright and \"woody\" tone. This banjo works great for bluegrass and more. The grenadillo tone ring allows the banjo to be much lighter in weight than a standard bell bronze tone ring banjo (about 2.5 lbs lighter) so your back will thank you, and is easier to carry around the festival campground to various jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"John Hartford\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnhartford.com\/about-john\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\"\u003eJohn Hartford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or want a great resonator banjo that is lighter in weight, this banjo is the one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features 5th string spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10 for added versatility, and is professionally set and ready to play. Plus, with its lifetime warranty and Deering hardshell case, you can protect your investment for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267111592,"sku":"DEERING-HART","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/products\/deering-john-hartford-banjo-with-grenadillo-tone-ring-deering-5-string-banjos-deering-hart-39081365209336.jpg?v=1680793053"},{"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":true}],"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":false},{"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":"beginner-bluegrass-banjo-package","title":"Bluegrass Banjo Beginner Package - Deering Goodtime Two","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIf you are just starting to learn how to play bluegrass banjo, then this banjo package is for you!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis banjo package includes everything you need to start learning and playing 3 finger bluegrass banjo. This beginner banjo package includes our best selling bluegrass banjo, the Deering Goodtime Two banjo - the best beginner bluegrass banjo by far. 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. Don't be fooled by cheaper packs, get a quality pack to be successful in learning this great instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Goodtime Two has a 3-ply violin grade maple rim and maple resonator (the back) which produces a very rich, bright, and clear tone that is perfect for playing bluegrass banjo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeering Goodtime Two banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeering Banjo Gig Bag ( a durable, padded, soft case that you can throw over your shoulder to protect your banjo and bring it wherever you go )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumpick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 fingerpicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanjo strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed","offer_id":43650893775096,"sku":"GT-2-PACK","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Handed","offer_id":43650893807864,"sku":"GT-2-PACK-LEFTY","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/bluegrass-banjo-beginner-package-deering-goodtime-two-deering-5-string-banjos-43665258283256.jpg?v=1733429014"},{"product_id":"vega-old-tyme-wonder-banjo","title":"Vega Old Time Wonder Banjo 12\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a 12\" rim, this banjo is for clawhammer banjoists who are looking for a classic old time banjo sound. Deering builds in a traditional \"scoop″ that allows more room for the fingers and thumb of the right hand to pluck the strings over the fingerboard. The violin grade maple rim is steamed and bent in house keeping the quality consistently very high. A fiberskyn head is installed over the rim, and a classic \"no knot tailpiece″ for a traditional old time sound. This is a light weight banjo that is made especially for musicians who want the warmer tones that go well in a string band with a fiddle and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Time Wonder is reliable and exceptional in tone, playability, versatility and responsiveness, with a round woody tone perfect for old time string bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"verdana, geneva\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep Warm Brown Stained Maple Neck\u003cbr\u003eScooped Ebony Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable Truss Rod\u003cbr\u003e17 Nickel Silver Pressed in Frets\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Vega Neck Shape\u003cbr\u003eDeering Planetary Tuners\u003cbr\u003eDeering Geared 5th String Tuner \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\" Violin Grade 3-ply Maple Rim\u003cbr\u003eShoe \u0026amp; Screw Bracket Assembly\u003cbr\u003eBeveled Tension Hoop\u003cbr\u003e12” Fiberskyn Medium Collar Head\u003cbr\u003e24 Flat Hooks and 9\/32” Hex Nuts\u003cbr\u003eVega  Armrest\u003cbr\u003eNo Knot Tailpiece\u003cbr\u003eNickel Plated Hardware\u003cbr\u003eSatin Finish\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a Deering\/Vega Hardshell Openback Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mellowest and most gentle banjo sound, a lovely full tone. The Old Time Wonder is reliable and exceptional in tone, playability, versatility and responsiveness, with a woody thunkiness that is perfect for old time string bands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuned:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eg,D,G,B,D in standard tuning\u003cbr\u003eCan easily be tuned in other tunings as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Width at the Nut 1 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 12”\u003cbr\u003eOverall Instrument Length 37 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight Approx. 5 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Warranty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Deering banjo a Lifetime Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"420\" height=\"236\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EoNgWCn-s2Q?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267111996,"sku":"VOTW","price":2119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/products\/vega-old-tyme-wonder-banjo-vega-5-string-banjos-default-votw-5058690875437.jpg?v=1646368036"},{"product_id":"deering-calico-5-string-banjo","title":"Deering Calico 5-String Banjo","description":"\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\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stunning sounding and looking banjo featuring beautiful curly maple, coral snake binding, and a high gloss finish.  This has got to be one of the best looking and best sounding Deering banjos.  Bright, punchy, and cuts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredible bluegrass banjo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5th string spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10 included free!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium quality world class 5-string banjo that is appreciated for its crisp tone with great highs and distinctive bass response. The Calico is not only beautiful, but it is also exceptionally dynamic with both powerful sound and response providing an excellent tool for all styles of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this price point two features are added.  The inside of the resonator walls are tapered which gives the banjo a much more rich tone as all of the frequencies come out of the banjo - as opposed to banjos with straight resonator sidewalls where some of the frequencies get lost as they bounce back and forth within the resonator.  The second upgraded feature is glued-in frets. Each fret is fitted to the fingerboard and glued in place so that in the future when the frets are worn out, they can easily be replaced without chipping the fingerboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Deering Calico banjo is the Deering -06- bell bronze tone ring which is precisely fitted to the three ply violin grade maple rim. The Deering -06- tone ring produces a beautiful, balanced overtone spectrum. A softer touch will provide you with as much sustain as you ever want, a sharper attack will produce a distinct pop and accurate note separation. You will notice no dead spots over the entire fingerboard. The beautiful highs and powerful well rounded bass is the result of intense study of alloys and shapes resulting in superb sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":267111998,"sku":"C-5","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/products\/deering-calico-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-default-c-5-31239670956184.jpg?v=1646359233"},{"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. This is a great banjo for old time clawhammer playing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Right Handed \/ No - (standard)","offer_id":7839063617,"sku":"GAM","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right Handed \/ Yes - Scooped Neck","offer_id":883277381,"sku":"GAM-SC","price":808.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Left Handed \/ No - (standard)","offer_id":7839063809,"sku":"GAM-L","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Left Handed \/ Yes - Scooped Neck","offer_id":3804422273,"sku":"GAM-SC-L","price":808.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/deering-goodtime-americana-5-string-banjo-deering-5-string-banjos-1214023334.jpg?v=1767341708"},{"product_id":"deering-goodtime-midnight-special","title":"Deering Goodtime Midnight Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eIN STOCK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy now and get 50 percent off any \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/collections\/banjocases\" title=\"Banjo Cases for sale\"\u003ebanjo case!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black \u0026amp; white banjo with a modern look, the Midnight Special is the top of the Goodtime line. It has the Goodtime Special patented tone ring mounted on a violin grade maple 3-ply violin grade maple rim for a sound that is absolutely amazing in an affordable banjo. This modern black and white banjo has a look that is striking and classic at the same time. 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Comfortable neck, accurate frets, and a sound that just keeps giving—what's not to love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section product-full-width\" id=\"shopify-section-template--19560201289941__sub\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width page-width--narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47658216620280,"sku":"Custom AG-17","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-deering-artisan-goodtime-17-fret-tenor-banjo-with-fiberskin-head-and-bronze-hardware-deering-4-string-banjos-custom-ag-17-1211480009.jpg?v=1765951582"},{"product_id":"custom-deering-artisan-goodtime-americana-banjo-with-scoop-bronze-hardware-and-fiberskin-head-copy","title":"Custom Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana Banjo with Scoop, Bronze Hardware and Fiberskin Head","description":"\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 fo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eund only here at Banjo Studio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are viewing the exact banjo you will be purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.  Our rep, David Vega, suggested we also add in the Fiberskin head and a No-Knot Tailpiece and that tied it all together.  We are honored to be able to offer this vintage inspired Goodtime to our customers moving forward.  If you are looking for a warmer, deeper tone on a nice banjo, this is your option.  If you are looking for a brighter tone, we also offer the standard model with the frosted top head.  Either way, we have what you are looking for.  If not, please contact us and we can point you into the right direction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goodtime Artisan Americana features a 12” rim, creating a stronger bass response and warmer tone compared to its counterpart, the original Goodtime and its 11\" rim. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana boasts a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, 5th string capo spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10, and a Midnight Maple fingerboard.  We added a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003escoop\u003c\/span\u003e on the fretboard for more of the plunky sound to our clawhammer\/old time players. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have more Custom versions of the Artisan series including 17-fret, 19-fret, Openback without a scoop, and the Goodtime two. 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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 walnut neck and a male rim and not all maple as this video below discusses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763812614392,"sku":"036","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-11-walnut-5-string-openback-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-1215540497.jpg?v=1767852787"},{"product_id":"starr-limited-edition-13-5-string-fretless-openback-banjo","title":"Starr Fretless Limited Edition 13\" 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 13\" 5-string fretless openback features premium specifications typically reserved for higher-priced models—curly maple rim and neck 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fretless banjo and it offers a unique tone and will open up the creativity to create new music from within.  \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 width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47839214305528,"sku":"019","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-13-5-string-fretless-openback-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-1217154841.jpg?v=1768694588"},{"product_id":"starr-limited-edition-celtic-12-5-string-openback-banjo","title":"Starr Limited Edition Celtic 12\" 5-String Openback Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarr Banjos represents exceptional value in handcrafted North American instrumentation. Constructed by luthier Chuck Ogsbury in Gold Hill, Colorado, this 12\" Celtic 5-string openback features premium specifications typically reserved for higher-priced models—stained curly maple neck and walnut rim combined with abalone inlays. 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 showcases Celtic inlay on the fretboard and headstock.  Materials on the fretboard is mother of pearl and abalone.  On the headstock, Chuck used Ivoroid.  This on also features an S-Curve Frailing Scoop. 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":47880603500792,"sku":"010","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-celtic-12-5-string-openback-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-010-1217216953.jpg?v=1769640013"},{"product_id":"starr-limited-edition-bluegrass-12-5-string-resonator-banjo","title":"Starr Limited Edition Bluegrass 11\" 5-String Resonator Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is on gorgeous banjo and I love the maple figure on this banjo.  Starr Banjos represents exceptional value in handcrafted North American instrumentation. Constructed by luthier Chuck Ogsbury in Gold Hill, Colorado, this 11\" Bluegrass 5-string resonator features premium specifications typically reserved for higher-priced models— highly figured stained curly maple neck and maple rim combined with abalone inlays. The hand-carved neck is individually shaped by Ogsbury for each instrument, ensuring consistent quality and playability.  Materials on the fretboard is mother of pearl.  This neck is an old Gibson Mastertone neck that Chuck has had since the 90's and features gold flecks along the side of the fretboard. The rim has a rolled brass tone ring and the weight of this banjo is 8.9 lbs. 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":47880891072760,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-bluegrass-12-5-string-resonator-banjo-starr-banjos-5-string-banjos-1217216943.jpg?v=1768782067"},{"product_id":"starr-fretless-limited-edition-1-5-string-openback-banjo","title":"Starr Fretless Limited Edition 12\" 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 12\" 5-string fretless openback features premium specifications typically reserved for higher-priced models—curly maple rim and neck 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this fretless banjo and it offers a unique tone and will open up the creativity to create new music from within.  \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 width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948731941112,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"custom-vega-old-time-wonder-banjo-with-12-rim","title":"Custom Vega Old Time Wonder Banjo with 12\" Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be a Premier Online Dealer for Deering Banjos.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou are viewing the exact banjo that you will be purchasing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12\" Vega banjo! This really gives you that perfect old time clawhammer tone.  The larger rim (standard Deering and Vega banjos all have 11\" rims) gives you a beautiful fat, round tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe did a small customization and had the stain on the neck and body changed. We asked Deering to use the Dark Walnut stain that you see on the Vega Vintage Star. 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