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Deering Goodtime Two Resonator 5-String Banjo | Perfect Beginner Bluegrass Banjo

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Features

  • Lightweight - Only 6 lbs.!
  • Made In USA
  • 3-Play Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Easy to learn on!
  • Features a resonator (the back) for projection of sound, making it a great banjo to play bluegrass on!

Description

All Deering Goodtime banjos are made by hand in the U.S.A. The maple in the Goodtime rim is the exact wood used in the finest violins in the world. Deering’s patented Goodtime Smile Banjo Bridge is created with a curve on the bottom to fit into the natural curve created on a banjo head by the bridge when under string tension. This allows the bridge to vibrate without constriction for an instantly fuller and more expressive tone. Made of dense hard rock maple with an ebony top for a bright, clear tone. Too many student banjos are cursed with poor quality tuners, so the students blame themselves for an out of tune banjo when it’s the tuner that is at fault. Five high quality geared tuning machines with a 14:1 gear ratio make tuning the Goodtime banjo easy, smooth, accurate, and fun. This fine grained, extremely hard wood creates a stable neck that will stay in tune, play with low action, and gives the banjo a bright, crisp quality tone. Carved to a perfectly comfortable D shape and finished to a smooth satin sheen, playing the Goodtime banjo is easy and fun. We want you to hear only what you are supposed to hear - the symphony of the strings, vibrating in harmony with the bridge, head, and the heart of the banjo - the 3-ply violin grade maple rim. Our metal components are all made from a specially selected alloy to prevent the hardware from resonating “its own sound” and muddying the banjo’s tone. This allows the full color of the rim to shine through. All Deering banjos are made in Spring Valley, California by highly trained craftspeople who focus only on making the best banjos in the world. Deering Banjos was founded in 1975 by Greg & Janet Deering. Today, with their daughter, Jamie as CEO, the Deering family legacy is in good hands. Goodtime banjos are light and durable enough to be taken anywhere! In fact, we encourage it!

Brand: Deering


Size: full-size


Item dimensions L x W x H: 48 x 8 x 18 inches


Top Material Type: top frosted mylar


Back Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Satin


Instrument: Banjo


Item Weight: 6 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Brand Name: Deering


Instrument: Banjo


Set Name: Single 5-String Banjo


Manufacturer: Deering Banjos


UPC: 840394012001


Global Trade Identification Number: 01


Manufacturer Part Number: FBA_GOODTIME 2 BANJO/ G2


Hand Orientation: Right


Model Name: FBA_GOODTIME 2 BANJO/ G2


Model Number: GOODTIME 2 BANJO/ G2


Warranty Description: One year warranty that covers defective materials or workmanship. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, the frets, finish, or accidental damage and is not transferable to subsequent owners. Incidental and consequential damages are excluded from this warranty and we assume no liability other than for the actual repair of the instrument.


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Instrument Size: full-size


Item Dimensions: 48 x 8 x 18 inches


Item Weight: 6 Pounds


Top Material Type: top frosted mylar


Back Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Body Material Type: maple


Material Type: Maple


Finish Type: Satin


Sound Profile: bright and punchy


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 5


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great Banjo
This banjo is fantastic. The sound is rich and clear, and the overall build quality is excellent. The strings feel great, it looks beautiful, and the weight is comfortable to play for long sessions. I’m very happy with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by Laura Golon
    • Beautiful!
This banjo is beautiful! I was excited to get it but I was more excited when I had first saw it. I was unsure of the blonde maple but it has grown on me. I bought it used so I may not have received the things that comes in a new box. The only problem I have was that the banjo was not placed in it's protective covering. They shipped it, just not covering the banjo. Makes no sense. I would recommend this product to anyone. The price is a bit steep so buy used! Most importantly is that it's made in the good ol' USA. Deering makes a good product! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020 by Kelly
    • Amazing instrument
I'm totally in love with this banjo. It's easy to play, has a beautiful bright tone, and really resonates. The neck is thin compared to my old antique Gretch banjo, and is easy to fret. The only improvement I would have liked, would be, railroad spikes for the fifth string. All in all, this is an amazing instrument, which I'm surprised they classified as entry level. A plus, it's made in the USA. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020 by dobrogirl
    • Perfect intro level banjo.
Not much to say here that hasn't already been said, but in short, this is the best banjo to start with. You could get a really cheap Japanese banjo to start, but they won't sound like anything you'd really want to play. This banjo has great tone, will last a lifetime, and is even good enough to be used in concerts. The quality for the price is unbeatable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015 by Michaeljz
    • This is an awesome banjo!
I've been playing banjo for about two years and I had a really heavy banjo that I picked up used. Has a nice sound but, dang she was heavy. I've been wanting a Deering for quite some time and finally just said, I ain't gonna take this money to the grave, but I sure might have this Deering banjo buried with me! I really like it and I'm sounding better, crisper. I can't put it down. Wife gettin a little tired of it though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018 by Stone Cold
    • great instrument
Even better than I expected. It's a bit of a short scale but it sounds terrific, it came set up perfectly so I didn't have to adjust anything. I love the look and the tone. Definitely gig worthy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020 by stephan badreau
    • Amazing quality and wonderful shipping
bought this on the 20th of December and it showed up on the 26th of December that may not seem like a big deal but i live in South Korea so this was amazing. Product arrived in amazing condition did not have to adjust the bridge or the action, came almost ready to play out of the box just had to do some tuning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018 by Aaron
    • good product for the money
First of all the banjo is very loud. Unexpectedly loud. I had to remove the resonator and place a couple of rags in the inner chamber to quite the sound a little. However, I had to do that with my other banjo which I had for forty years. The quality of the banjo is very good however, when one plays a banjo that weighs 14 pounds and then purchases one that weighs 6 pounds adjustments have to be made. I'm having problems with the neck weighing more than the head thus the banjo continuously wants to rotate to the heavy end taking it out of position. I have tried to correct the problem with a instrument strap but that has not worked. I keep adjusting it trying to find a solution without success. I like the instrument I just have to find out how to keep it steady. Let me add that I am not a good banjo player even though I have tried for forty years. That might be part of the problem as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022 by littlemac2

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