Deering Banjo Company Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo w/Resonator

Description

Artisan Goodtime Special featuring Midnight Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Artisan inspired inlays!

The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos embodies Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. Pearloid vintage artisan style inlays pop off the new Midnight Maple fingerboard, while the peg head is adorned with a beautifully engraved design.

The vintage look and vibrant tone of the patented Goodtime Special tone ring set this banjo apart, as clearly louder than the Goodtime Two and great for playing in a band setting.
The Artisan Goodtime Special has the look of an older banjo with the rich brown stain, Deering fiddle shaped peghead and planetary banjo tuners. The Classic Special can be heard with a sweet voice with sustain that compliments all the instruments in a band. Tuned to an open G Chord, with the spikes already installed, you can easily play in other keys.
The Artisan Goodtime Special is an achievement in keeping the cost down while providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made with precision by skilled American craftsmen. Made efficiently at our factory in Spring Valley (San Diego area of California), this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully bright tone. It is a solid dependable instrument that is immensely playable with excellent tonality and clarity.

Deering Banjo Company was founded in 1975 as the world’s specialist in banjos and has grown to become the largest manufacturer of American made banjos in the world. Located in Spring Valley, CA, Deering rose up from its roots in the American Dream Coop in San Diego, which was shared with industry legends Bob Taylor and Larry Breedlove. Always on the cutting edge of banjo innovation, Deering produces all of its quality 4-string, 5-string, 6-string, and 12-string banjos in the same US facility and boasts the most knowledgeable team in the industry. Deering is proud to have artists such as Mumford and Sons, Steve Martin, Taylor Swift, Bela Fleck, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, the Avett Brothers, Jens Kruger, Dropkick Murphys, and many more play their banjos.

Neck:
Slender Rock Maple Neck stained a Rich Brown
Midnight Maple Fingerboard
Pearloid Artisan inlay
Deering Peghead Shape
Planetary Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Satin Finish
Spikes Installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th Frets

Pot:
11″ 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring
A Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Satin Finish

Tone:
Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well.
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.

Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Overall Instrument Length 37.5″
Instrument Weight without a case: 4.5 lbs

Warranty:
Every owner of a Goodtime Banjo enjoys a 6 year manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring the quality of materials and workmanship.