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Deering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo

GOODTIME-G - RRP $1,499.00
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All orders under $100 are charged at minimum $10 shipping.

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Express 1-5 days.
Standard 2-10 days.
Basic 4-10 days.
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American Express payments are also accepted, although most AmEx transactions will require manual authorization after payment (Someone from the team will contact you to confirm the transaction after checkout)

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  1. Colour: Natural
  2. Fretboard: Maple
  3. Guitar body: 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  4. Gigbag / Case: Not included
  • Lightweight at only 4.5 lbs for easy transport
  • Vibrant singing tone ideal for beginners
  • Blonde slender rock maple neck for durability
  • 11-inch frosted top high crown head for rich sound
  • Steel tension hoop ensures stability and sound clarity
  • Durable satin finish for long-lasting playability
  • 22 nickel silver frets for smooth playing experience

Deering Banjo's are great, affordably priced instruments and Better Music have access to the full range!

If you want a top quality (reasonably priced of course) banjo, this is the one!

Made in the US of A at the Deering Banjo factory. The Goodtime openback banjo weighs only 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, or taking to the beach. It provides a vibrant singing banjo tone. The Goodtime banjo is light enough for children to hold and play and is the perfect banjo for a child to start out with. More people succeed in learning to play when they start out on a Goodtime banjo!!

 

Neck:
Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
Sealed Geared Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead 

Pot: 
Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Steel Tension Hoop
11″ Frosted Top High Crown  Head
5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Durable Satin Finish
Openback
Triangle Goodtime Box for Carrying 


Gig bag or Hardshell Case sold separately

 

Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2″
Weight Approx.4.5 lbs

More Information
Brand Deering
Country of Manufacture United States
Guitar type Banjo
Guitar body 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
# strings? 5-string
Series Goodtime
Model Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo
Gigbag / Case Not included
Acoustic Guitar Pickup No
Fretboard Maple
Colour Natural
Left or Right? Right
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