Deering Goodtime Six 6 String Banjo
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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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
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Range / Series
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Goodtime 6 String
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Product Line
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Blonde Goodtime
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Banjo Type
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6 String Guitar Banjo
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Number of Strings
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6 String
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Pot
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Pot Type
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Open back
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Pot Diameter
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11"
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Pot Construction
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3 ply violin grade maple rim
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Banjo Head Type
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White Frosted Top
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Crown Height
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High Crown (1/2")
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Number of Hooks
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16
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Bridge
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Goodtime maple/ebony smile bridge
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Bridge Height
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5/8"
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Tailpiece
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Deering Goodtime Six Tailpiece
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Armrest Fitted
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Yes
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Neck
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Neck Material
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Blonde slender rock maple neck
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Fretboard
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Maple
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Number of Frets
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22
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Neck Inlays
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Goodtime Bow Tie Inlays
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Scale Length
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26 1/4"
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Headstock
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Headstock Material
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Maple
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Nut Material
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Synthetic
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Nut Width
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1 11/16"
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Tuning Pegs
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Closed geared side tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Chrome
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Finish
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Finish
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Satin
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Tuning
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Standard Guitar EADGBE
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Other
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Overall Length
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37 1/2"
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Country of Manufacture
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Right or Left Handed
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Right Handed
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Manufacturers Warranty
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Weight
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4.5 lb
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