Deering

“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 Artisan Goodtime Special can be heard with a sweet voice with sustain that complements 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 stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos epitomizes 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 Artisan Goodtime Special banjo 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.” – From the Deering website

• 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple 12” Rim
• 11” Top Frosted High Crown Head
• Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
• 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32” Hex Nuts
• Goodtime Armrest
• Dark Red Mahogany Finish
• Rock Maple Neck
• Vintage Artisan Style Inlays
• Americana Engraved Peghead
• Comfortable “D” Shape Neck
• Satin Neck Finish
• 5/8” Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
• Goodtime Planetary Tuners
• Lexan Polycarbonate Nut
• 1 1/4” Nut Width
• 26 1/4” Scale Length