Deering Goodtime Six 6 String Banjo

Deering
Code: G6S
£649.00
RRP £749.00
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The Deering 'Goodtime Six' 6 String Guitar Banjo is the latest and long awaited edition to the superb Goodtime range. Perfectly shaped neck (with 2 way adjustable truss rod), same legendary Goodtime 3 ply violin grade maple pot and a superb tone make this one of the very best quality and affordable 'Banjitars' available. Fitted with Elixir extra light strings. See below for details and specifications.

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Key Features
Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A
6 Years
6 Years Warranty
3 play maple rim
Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Lightweight

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Description

A QUALITY STEEL STRINGED 6 STRING BANJO BY DEERING
The Goodtime Six was not designed to replace the guitar, but rather complement it. It affords guitarists the chance to play what they already know with unimaginably creative results.

The Goodtime Six is a 6 string, steel string banjo, that tunes like a guitar and features a fast, sleek, and comfortable guitar style neck that feels like an old friend. The Goodtime Six harnesses Deering’s 41 years of banjo know how to put a much needed quality American made 6 string banjo within reach of any guitarist looking to add an authentic banjo sound to their arsenal without breaking the bank.

The Goodtime 6 features an 11” 3-ply violin grade maple rim with a frosted top head for a traditional banjo snap.

Neck:

  • Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • Maple Fingerboard With a 15” Radius
  • 1 11/16th Nut Width
  • Fast, Sleek & Comfortable Neck Profile
  • 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Classic Block Style Hardwood Inlays
  • 2 Way Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Sealed Geared Tuners
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Elixir XL Strings (10, 14, 23, 30, 39, 47)
  • 6 Strings Tuned Like a Guitar


Pot:

  • Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
  • Steel Tension Hoop
  • 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Smile™ Bridge
  • 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
  • 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
  • Goodtime Six Tailpiece
  • Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Goodtime Armrest

Tone:
Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

Tuned:
E,A,D,G,B,E In Standard Guitar Tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Dimensions:
1 11/16th Nut Width
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2″
Weight Approx. 4.5 lbs

Warranty:
6 year warranty

Each banjo we supply is individually set up in our on-site Banjo Specialist Workshop here at Eagle Music. Any Banjo purchased from Eagle will be fully SET UP, checked for intonation and playability and tuned ready for playing straight out of the box! 

Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
Goodtime 6 String
Product Line
Blonde Goodtime
Banjo Type
Guitar Banjo
Number of Strings
6 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
3 ply violin grade maple rim
Banjo Head Type
White Frosted Top
Crown Height
High Crown (1/2")
Number of Hooks
16
Bridge
Deering Goodtime Smile Bridge 3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Deering Goodtime Six Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes

Neck

Neck Material
Blonde slender rock maple neck
Fretboard
Maple
Number of Frets
22
Neck Inlays
Goodtime Bow Tie Inlays
Scale Length
26 1/4" (667mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
Synthetic
Nut Width
1 11/16" (43mm)
Tuning Pegs
Closed geared side tuners
Tuner Buttons
Chrome

Finish

Finish
Satin
Tuning
Standard Guitar EADGBE

Other

Overall Length
37 1/2"
Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Manufacturers Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Weight
4.5 lb

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Customer reviews

5 / 5
1 review for Deering Goodtime Six 6 String Banjo
Reviews.io customer reviews
06/04/2023
Very well-made. Great tone and playability. Love it, love it, love it!
Rated 5 out of 5

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