An American-made Banjo with Pastoral Appeal

Deering’s Goodtime banjos are the embodiment of US-made value, performance, and aesthetic. In the classic Goodtime tradition, this open-back 5-string banjo sports a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim and a hard-rock maple neck — truly premium-grade tonewoods that, when combined with the tone ring-free design, supply a bright, woody, and treble-tinged response that allows Sweetwater's banjo enthusiasts to tackle a range of styles, from bluegrass to clawhammer. Top-notch hardware adorns the Goodtime open-back 5-string banjo from head to toe, including Deering’s rock-solid Goodtime Tailpiece, a beveled steel tension hoop, 16 flat J-hooks, and a stable set of sealed gear guitar-style tuners. Finally, an astonishing set of hardwood inlays and bronze powder-finished hardware seals the deal, confirming the Goodtime series' traditional yet elegant rustic charm.

Heavy-duty Deering hardware

While the Goodtime series of instruments represents the company’s entry point into American-made banjos, Deering spared no expense when decking out the hardware. First and foremost, this banjo sports four sealed geared tuners on the peghead — ideal for crossover guitarists — and a traditional Goodtime Geared 5th-string tuner, providing remarkable tuning stability across all five strings. Next, the rim’s 16 flat J-hooks, Deering Goodtime Tailpiece, and coordinator rods are a breeze to tweak and adjust to your preferred setup while also bolstering this banjo’s tone. A tribute to the era where the banjo reigned supreme, each instrument sports intricate hardwood inlays, an equally classic motif on the peghead, and an understated bronze powder finish, striking a perfect balance between industrial and extravagant. You also get a Deering Goodtime smile bridge, which is capped with a dense ebony top for a lightning-quick attack and enhanced responsiveness.

Deering Goodtime Features:

• Deering’s classic American-made Goodtime series of banjos
• 3-ply violin-grade maple rim offers a bright, crisp, and responsive snap
• Remarkably stable hard-rock maple neck and fingerboard shaped into a slender D profile
• 4 guitar-style sealed geared tuners and a traditional Goodtime geared 5th-string tuner
• 11-inch top-frosted high crown head, beveled steel tension hoop, and 16 flat J-hooks
• Hardwood inlays and classic motif on the peghead
• Heavy-duty bronze powder finish on the hardware and armrest
• Goodtime Tailpiece provides easy adjustability and quick string changes
• Special alloy coordinator rod provides stability without interfering with the rim’s natural resonance

Gig bag sold separately.