Deering Banjo Company
Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Openback Banjo
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The patented Special Tone Ring found beneath the beauty of the Artisan Goodtime Special Openback makes it louder and brighter than the standard openback model and is great for players who like to jam and want to be heard. The rich brown stain, planetary tuners, and Deering peg head shape gives the classic look of a vintage banjo. This versatile banjo can also be played in the keys of A, B, or C by using the spikes which are already installed and a capo. If you enjoy playing standing up this is perfect as it weighs 6.5 lbs and you can stand up play it all night long!
Being an openback banjo, this is great for the Clawgrass style of playing because the tone ring gives it that brighter tone needed for Clawgrass music and other modern openback styles that need a banjo with sustain that projects freely. It is first and foremost a very playable instrument, that is built to be durable and travel easily, while being a superb sounding banjo that pleases audiences.
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.
Deering Banjo Company was founded in 1975 as the world's specialist in banjos and has grown to become the largest manufacturer of American made banjos in the world. Located in Spring Valley, CA, Deering rose up from its roots in the American Dream Coop in San Diego, which was shared with industry legends Bob Taylor and Larry Breedlove. Always on the cutting edge of banjo innovation, Deering produces all of its quality 4-string, 5-string, 6-string, and 12-string banjos in the same US facility and boasts the most knowledgeable team in the industry. Deering is proud to have artists such as Mumford and Sons, Steve Martin, Taylor Swift, Bela Fleck, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, the Avett Brothers, Jens Kruger, Dropkick Murphys, and many more play their banjos.
Specs:
Neck:
Slender Rock Maple Neck stained a Rich Brown
Midnight Maple Fingerboard
Pearloid Artisan inlay
Deering Peghead Shape
Planetary Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Satin Finish
Spikes Installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th Frets
Pot:
11″ 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring
A Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Satin Finish
Tone:
Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Tuned:
g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings.
Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Overall Instrument Length 37.5″
Instrument Weight without a case: 4.5 lbs
Warranty:
Every owner of a Goodtime Banjo enjoys a 6 year manufacturer's warranty, ensuring the quality of materials and workmanship.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Openback Banjo | 480009 |
