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Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 5-String Banjo

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Features

  • Rich Brown Stain
  • Made In U.S.A.
  • 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Maple Resonator Back For Projection Of Sound

Description

Featuring a Midnight Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Artisan inspired inlays, this banjo is perfect for both casual and jam sessions. Its lighter weight makes it ideal for practice, with an accurate and comfortable neck. Many users keep their Goodtime banjo even after upgrading, as it maintains a special place in their life. The Artisan Goodtime banjos embody Greg Deering's lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company, striving daily to create the best sounding, playing, looking, and valued U.S.A. made banjo.

Brand: Deering


Color: Brown


Item dimensions L x W x H: 47 x 19 x 7.75 inches


Top Material Type: Maple


Back Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Nickel


Finish Type: Satin


Instrument: Banjo


Item Weight: 5.5 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Item Weight: 5.5 pounds


Product Dimensions: 47 x 19 x 7.75 inches


Item model number: A2


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 19, 2016


Back Material: Maple


Color Name: Brown


String Material: Nickel


Top Material: Maple


Number of Strings: 5


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Quality instrument
Great sound. 100% better sound than cheap beginner banjo.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025 by Frederick G Traut III

  • Buyer beware of Amazon Marketplace. Returns can be costly
This banjo had great reviews but I immediately knew it was below expectations. I don’t fault the manufacturer but the dealer. There were scratches on the fretboard and the tone was poor. This could be due to cheap strings but I didn’t want to tinker with it since it appeared that the item was returnable for a full refund. I had to pay $71 to ship and insure the product. Then I was charged $224 restocking fee. Lesson learned. I will never purchase a product from Amazon Marketplace again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Denbarr

  • What a Banjo!
I've always wanted to learn to play the banjo, but the opportunity never came up. When I finally decided to pull the trigger, I did my research. This banjo is absolutely the best bang for the buck. It's got a great tone, is very playable, even for a beginner like me. The more I play it, the more I love it...and the easier it is to play. Did I mention that it has a great tone? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023 by Birm

  • Good Banjo
I bought this as an upgrade after learning on a beater for the last few years. It is a beautiful, solidly built banjo with a nice tone. I like the fact that it is made in the USA. (It just doesn't seem right to play a Chinese banjo). It like it a lot. The only downside is that it arrived with a small scratch and dent on the lower edge of the resonator. The packaging was intact so I assume that it was damaged before it was shipped. It's not a huge deal as I don't plan on selling it, and I did not want to go through the hassle of returning it and waiting for a replacement. But it is a bit of a disappointment after spending over $1100. It's probably a better idea to buy something like this that is fragile and expensive in person. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022 by BG Seattle WA

  • Slightly more expensive than a nice import, but well worth it.
Very pleased with the product. I'm a guitar player who wanted to commit to learning more banjo. Couldn't justify "high end" at tis point but just wanted a quality built instrument with a good neck and good set up. This more than met my expectations- very happy with the product and the seller.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021 by John S.

  • Excellent banjo!
This is a starter banjo for my 15 year old son. I feel it is an excellent starter banjo due to it's high quality at a mid-level price. We compared many models before deciding on this one, and it did not disappoint. The sound quality is wonderful. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022 by Joanie B

  • Recommended.
A great one for learning and enjoying what you play.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021 by Vladimir Samoylovich Vladimir Samoylovich

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