{"product_id":"custom-deering-goodtime-americana-5-string-banjo-with-scoop-planetary-tuners-fiberskin-head-and-spikes","title":"Custom Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo with Scoop, Planetary Tuners, Fiberskin Head, and Spikes","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Deering Goodtime Americana: Get that  Old-Time Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAt \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBanjo Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, we believe that even a \"beginner\" banjo should play and sound like a serious instrument. As a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003ePreferred Online Deering Dealer\u003c\/b\u003e, we’ve taken the \u003cstrong\u003eDeering Goodtime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eAmericana\u003c\/b\u003e and added the specific upgrades that old-time players actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe result? A custom-configured powerhouse that is ready for the jam circle the moment it leaves our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy the 12” Americana?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe foundation of this build is the 12” rim. Most entry level standard banjos feature an 11” rim, but the extra inch of the Americana provides a naturally deeper, warmer, and more resonant bass response. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Banjo Studio Custom Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWe didn't just stop at the rim size. We’ve added well thought out upgrades to maximize the \"old-time\" vibe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiberskin Head Conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve swapped the standard head for a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eFiberskin head\u003c\/b\u003e. This adds a beautiful, warm fundamental tone and provides that sought-after \"thumpy\" and \"plunky\" sound that defines clawhammer music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Frailing Scoop:\u003c\/b\u003e To help develop the clawhammer technique, you need room to play over the neck. This banjo features an expertly scooped fretboard, allowing your thumb to comfortably strike the strings over the neck-to-rim connection for a mellower, richer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Planetary Tuners:\u003c\/b\u003e No more wrestling with guitar-style tuners. We’ve upgraded this model to traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003ePlanetary Tuners\u003c\/b\u003e for a classic look and smooth, precise tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFactory-Installed Railroad Spikes:\u003c\/b\u003e We’ve had Deering install spikes at the 7th and 9th frets, so you can change keys instantly without fumbling for a 5th-string capo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild Quality \u0026amp; Aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eProudly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eMade in the U.S.A.\u003c\/b\u003e, the Americana features a rock maple neck and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim. The hardware is finished in a durable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003eUS Bronze powder coat\u003c\/b\u003e, which looks stunning and is hypoallergenic and resistant to fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhether you are looking for your first \"real\" openback or a lightweight, high-performance banjo for travel and jams, this Banjo Studio custom build offers a professional feel at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are viewing the exact banjo that you'll be purchasing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303991259384,"sku":"041326-5","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/custom-deering-goodtime-americana-5-string-banjo-with-scoop-planetary-tuners-fiberskin-head-and-spikes-deering-5-string-banjos-041326-5-1235068804.jpg?v=1777666509","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/products\/custom-deering-goodtime-americana-5-string-banjo-with-scoop-planetary-tuners-fiberskin-head-and-spikes","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}