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Deering Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo

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Features

  • DIMENSIONS: Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4, Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4, Resonator diameter 13 7/8, Overall Instrument Length 38, Weight Approx. 8 lbs
  • NECK: Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck, 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets, Hardwood Bowtie Inlays, Sealed Geared Guitar Tuners, Geared 5th String Tuner, Durable Satin Finish, Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
  • POT: 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim, Patented Steel Goodtime Special Tone Ring, 11 Frosted Top High Crown Head, Steel Tension Hoop, 16 Bracket Shoes, 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32 Hex Nuts, Patented Goodtime Tailpiece, 2 Piece Flange, Nickel plated Armrest, Nickel Plated Hardware
  • RESONATOR: Blond Maple, Black Binding & Durable Satin Finish. This banjo consists of the best high quality wooden materials.
  • TONE: Has a bell like tone that is loud, crisp and clear and easily heard in a band setting. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.

Description

The newly Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring designed by Deering produces a powerfully crisp, bright, sparkling tone, a considerable step up in tone from the original tone ring that was featured on our Goodtime Special banjos. The volume of tone is a wonderful surprise to players. If you're looking for a banjo with good volume and tone, and prefer to keep the cost as low as possible, then this is the banjo for you. This banjo will perform well in a jam session or band setting, feel comfortable, fret correctly, and be a stable instrument you can play for years to come. Tuned: g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Comes from the factory with light gauge strings 10, 11, 13, 21W, 10 Can be played with medium gauge as well.

Brand: Deering


Color: Clear,Silver


Item dimensions L x W x H: 38.75 x 13.88 x 4.25 inches


Top Material Type: top frosted mylar


Back Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Satin


Instrument: Banjo


Item Weight: 7.5 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Item Weight: 7.5 pounds


Product Dimensions: 38.75 x 13.88 x 4.25 inches


Item model number: GOODTIME SPECIAL/ GS


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 9, 2009


Back Material: Maple


Body Material: maple


Color Name: Clear,Silver


Fretboard Material: maple


Scale Length: 26.25


String Gauge: light


String Material: Alloy Steel


Top Material: top frosted mylar


Neck Material Type: rock maple


Number of Strings: 5


Guitar Bridge System: maple and ebony


Musical Style: Acoustic


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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025 by Randy Jones
    • Great banjo with features that appear on much more expensive instruments
Being new to the world of Banjos, I wanted to get a Banjo that I could grow with. The Deering Goodtime line is a great lineup for beginners and casual players who aren't making a living playing instruments. The Goodtime (4 lbs) has an open back, which is a solid banjo but it has a lower volume. The Goodtime 2 (6 lbs) adds the resonator which adds to more volume. The Goodtime Special (8 lbs) adds a tonering to the resonator for a louder, rich sound with more sustain. The Goodtime Special Classic is the same as the Special but it has a stained wood. I chose the Goodtime Special since it was in the middle of mid-tier banjos. It has the right combination of features without breaking the bank. My choice of banjo had to be made in America, also. Out of the box, you get the banjo. It was not tuned from where it came, which is surprising. There was a small blemish on the side of the head, which what disappointing but I didn't expect perfection of cosmetic appearances. The neck is Rock Maple with a natural satin finish, as is the resonator. The instrument is solid, but heavy. The weight, though, gives more stability which is important when playing. The heavier weight is somewhat moot, since I am using a Neotech Banjo Strap, which markedly reduces the perceived weight. I was disappointed that it wasn't tuned, and it sounded horrible right out of the box. Using a tuner, I got the banjo tuned in less than 5 minutes. The sound is rich and vibrant, and it has a great volume. The action is just right, which doesn't require a lot of pressure or effort. Having tried lesser models, I was glad I chose this particular model. Although the resonator is something that CAN be removed, it is best to go with an open back if one desires that style. If you're playing out on the Crooked Road of Virginia or in a group, you'll need the resonator. The features are excellent. I'm glad I chose this model, and I'd do it again. Thanks, Y'all, for reading this. Two thumbs up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015 by Eagle Vision
    • Quality product
Arrived undamaged, but protective packaging was somewhat minimal. Great quality and sound and stays in tune. Did not come with any type of user guide or setup instructions, nor any adjusting tools (although none needed for now). Just the banjo with a set of strings, 10's. The bridge was shipped flat against the head under the strings, so you better know how to position the bridge and tune the intonation of the banjo. The strings seemed like they were pre-tuned, so setup was easier. 6 year warranty. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2015 by Soquel Bill
    • I should have STARTED with a Goodtime
I started on one of the better aluminum pot imports, which i thought sounded sort of like a banjo. But no comparison to this Deering! This sucker plays easier and rings like a bell (relative to the aluminum pot banjo). Also, it seems Deering made the optional lower arm rest standard equipment. This arm rest is less than 1/4" off the head. Five stars for accomplishing its role as a great value in intermediate range instrument. New players do yourself a favor and start with THIS banjo. If you lose interest it`ll hold most of its value. A used cheap aluminum Chinese banjo is hard to give away. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015 by justaguy
    • Banjo
Great quality, light weight as compared to my last, sounds great. Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020 by tool man
    • but it sounds and looks great. this is my first banjo
it's heavy as all get out, but it sounds and looks great. this is my first banjo, but I have a few pretty nice guitars and for the price, this guy doesn't dissapoint
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016 by Chef Hayes
    • Five Stars
every thing went great on time and as promised good company very good banjo love it
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018 by Eugene Moran
    • Great first banjo
This is my first banjo. I wanted a Deering, and I wanted a tone ring, and this banjo is it! I've played it for about 8 months now and I love it. It's really loud and has good tone. The banjo is pretty heavy and it feels like quality. I got it set up at the local music shop and got a Schubb 5th String Capo installed on it. After it was set up, I think think the intonation was within a couple of cents at the twelfth fret - not bad! Again, this banjo is loud and sounds good! Some accessories I have: 5th string capo http://www.amazon.com/Shubb-FS-String-Banjo-Capo/dp/B000Y7O0Y6/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1392346184&sr=1-4&keywords=shubb+banjo+capo Hercules Folk Instrument Stand http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GS303B-FOLK-INST-Stand/dp/B001V7M7RK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1392346379&sr=1-1&keywords=hercules+banjo Neoprene Strap (makes it feel lighter): http://www.amazon.com/Neotech-5701002-Super-Banjo-Strap/dp/B0002E1NQ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1392346421&sr=1-1&keywords=banjo+neoprene Mike's Banjo Mute (A must if you're married...): [...] ... show more
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