Deering Goodtime Banjo

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5-String banjo

The Deering Goodtime Banjo is a 5-String banjo with a 3-Ply 11" blonde violin-grade maple rim, 22 Frets, Steel hoop, Enclosed machine heads & Made in the USA.

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NeckMapleMapleMahoganyMaple, MahoganyMapleMapleMapleMapleMapleMaple
FretboardSelected woodRosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)RosewoodEbony (Diospyros Crassiflora Hiern)-BlackwoodBlackwoodBlackwood-Blackwood
Nut width47.6 mm30.2 mm---34.9 mm (1.37")31.7 mm30.2 mm (1.19")42.85 mm4.76 cm
Scale648 mm670 mm700 mm--394 mm (15.51")495 mm665 mm (26.18")-812 mm
Tone ring12" Brass----SteelBrassBrass--
Rim12" Maple--3-Ply violin-grade maple-MapleMapleMaple--
Tension hoopFlat bar--Deering brass notched-Steel-Flat Bar--
PickupsSMP+--------SMP with adjustable volume
TailpieceTerminator--True Tone Deering-EZ-String-No-Knot--
Head12" LC Renaissance----8" LC Smooth12" HC Renaissance--14" Renaissance
TuningE-E-A-D-G-B-EG-D-G-B-D----G-D-A-E---
ColourNaturalSunburstNatural brown--Vintage brown satinNaturalVintage Brown MatteNatural-
BodyMapleMapleMahoganyMaple RimMapleMapleMapleMapleMapleMaple
Frets21222219221817182220
Incl. Case
Incl. Gigbag
Pickup
Bridge-Maple with ebony cap-Maple/Ebony---Maple with ebony cap--
Resonator-Biscuit-Maple in stained red mahogany, high-gloss------
Number Of Srings-554544564
Finish--Nitrocellulose-Satin-----
Fretboard inlays---Original Eagle---Dots & Star-Snowflakes
Machine heads---Banjo Planetary---Enclosed--
Armrest------Vega Style--Hot Dog 14"

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Deering Good time All Dark Wood Banjo Unplayed Stunning Condition
  • Regretfully it has never been used or tried but has been kept as a visual item on the wall in the house as per picture 1, occasionally being removed to be dusted. It is therefore unmarked and in an as new condition.
  • Item location: PONTYPOOL, GB
Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo, Open Back, USA Made
  • If you want a top quality reasonably priced banjo, this is the one! It provides a vibrant singing banjo tone. Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead. Provides a vibrant singing banjo tone. 5-String Open Back Banjo, Amazing Low Price For such High Quality.
  • Item location: MORECAMBE, GB
Deering Goodtime 5 string Banjo
  • Deering Goodtime 5 string banjo,  made in San Diego, Usa.Open back,  never been used! Just hung on wall as decoration.
  • Item location: NOTTINGHAM, GB
Deering Goodtime Ukulele Banjo
  • Patented Deering Bridge Plate. Aquila Super Nylgut Strings. Because only the best will do. Extended Fingerboard. 11” Renaissance Head. 3-ply Violin Maple 11” Rim. Concert Scale. It sounds warm, beautiful and round.
  • Item location: MORECAMBE, GB
Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo with 12-inch Rim
  • Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead. 12″ Deering Renaissance High Crown Head. A traditional 11” banjo with a frosted top head has a far brighter sound and will “cut” more. Blonde 3-ply 12" Violin Grade Solid Maple Rim.
  • Item location: MORECAMBE, GB
Deering Goodtime GDT-G2L 5 String Banjo - Left Handed - Gig Bag - 2nd Hand
  • This may be due to the reflective nature of the item or the finish. Case/Box: Gig Bag. Taylor GT Urban Ash - Case COLLECTION ONLY - 2nd Hand. This is a previously loved item and as such may have signs of use.
  • Item location: SHEFFIELD, GB
Deering Goodtime 5 String Open Back Beginner Banjo Package
  • Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead. Deering 2 Finger DVD. All you need to play 5-String Banjo. Includes: Open Back Banjo. Banjo Strap. Does include: banjo, strap, picks, & Snark tuner. Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim.
  • Item location: MORECAMBE, GB
Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback 5 String Banjo Made in the USA with Warranty
  • The familiar rich dark brown stain, planetary tuning pegs and the addition of 5th string spikes at frets 7, 9, 10 for alternate tunings allows this light weight Maple banjo to exceed the feature splayer want and need. The violin-grade Maple rim is made of the same wood used on the professional level Deering models and gives the Goodtime banjo a rich, full, round note distinction. You are buying a quality instrument made of wood. Each instrument goes thorough a pre-shipment inspection to ensure you are getting a great quality instrument. However, please keep in mind when instruments are shipped they can endure temperature changes as well as doing the "shipper shuffle" and therefore minor adjustments may be needed to set up the instrument to your personal preferences.
  • Item location: Canton, US
Deering Goodtime Leader Parlor 19 Fret Banjo With Resonator
  • I purchased this Banjo in May 2020 I then added the resonator a couple of months later. This item has been very lightly played for approximately four monthsAs you can see by the photographs it is in lovely condition. I bought a Deering John Hertford banjo in October 2020 so this banjo has not been used since that time. Buyer collects cash on collection only.
  • Item location: LEIGHTON BUZZARD, GB
Deering Goodtime Concert Ukulele (US Made)
  • Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead. Patented Deering Bridge Plate. 11″ Deering Renaissance Head. Fitted with nylgut C, E and A strings and an unwound clear nylon G string for linear tuning. 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts.
  • Item location: BURTON-ON-TRENT, GB
Deering Goodtime Special Open Back 5 String + Strap, Books, Plectrum, dampener
  • Performance wise, the banjo is perfectly fine and doesn't harbour any scuffs or dents. I have no experience with guitar/banjo maintenance so I am scared to fiddle with anything. The strap is a genuine black deering banjo saddle strap that is very comfortable and secure.
  • Item location: LIVERPOOL, GB

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Description

The Deering Goodtime Banjo is a 5-String banjo with a 3-Ply 11" blonde violin-grade maple rim, 22 Frets, Steel hoop, Enclosed machine heads & Made in the USA. The retail price is 415.04 £. Buy Deering Goodtime Banjo at Thomann UK.

Specifications

DesignOpen back
NeckMaple
FretboardMaple
Fretboard inlaysHardwood bow tie
Nut width31.8 mm (1.25")
Scale666.8 mm (26.25")
BridgeDeering Goodtime Smile - maple/ebony
TailpieceDeering Goodtime
ColourBlonde Maple
Number Of Srings5
BodyMaple, Birch
Frets22
Incl. CaseNo
Incl. GigbagNo
PickupNo

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