Deering Goodtime Americana Deco 5 String Banjo

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£589.00
RRP £699.00
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The 12” rimmed Goodtime Americana banjo has a new variation that is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s through its distinct new hardwood inlay design and peghead engraving. The hardware is finished in a beautiful and durable US Bronze powder finish, which is not only hypoallergenic, it won’t tarnish! It also now features a comfortable armrest and as always is made in the U.S.A. With its 12” rim and renaissance head, this banjo is warmer and produces more bass response that is perfect for old time banjo playing or backing up a singer’s voice.

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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
12" Rim

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Description

In the 10 years since its release, the Americana has cemented itself as a firm favorite for players looking for a warmer, deeper tone, thanks to its wider 12" rim.

Think of the rim as a speaker cone. Bass speakers tend to be wider, for lower frequencies, whereas mid and high-frequency speakers tend to be smaller. The banjo head works in a similar way, giving the Americana a stronger bass response and a much fuller and warmer tone.

This is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically while offering a warmer tonal color to the more common white frosted top heads.

Made in America and built around the long standing Goodtime Principles, the Americana is a superb option for clawhammer players and beginners alike.

The Goodtime Americana Deco retains the distinctive natural blonde Goodtime aesthetics and features 14:1 guitar style tuners, and a rock maple neck, but now features US Bronze powder finished hardware, and new Art Deco inspired hardwood inlays.

Played with an old time style technique, the Americana is reminiscent of banjos from a period when larger rims were more prevalent which makes the 12” a great setup for playing old time music.

The wonderfully laid back sound of the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the lead instrument role.

Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
Goodtime Deco
Product Line
Blonde Goodtime
Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Pot

Pot Type
Open back
Pot Diameter
12"
Pot Construction
3 ply violin grade maple rim
Banjo Head Type
Renaissance
Crown Height
High Crown (1/2")
Tension Hoop
Bronze powder coated steel hoop
Number of Hooks
16
Bridge
Deering Goodtime Smile Bridge 3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Bronze powder coated Goodtime patented tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes

Neck

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

Headstock

Nut Material
Lexan Polycarbonate
Nut Width
1 1/4" (32mm)
Tuning Pegs
Open geared side tuners
Tuner Buttons
Chrome

Finish

Finish
Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish
Tuning
Open G (gDGBD)

Other

Overall Length
37 1/2"
Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
None
Manufacturers Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Weight
4.5 lb

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