Deering Midnight Special 5 String Banjo with Semi Rigid Case - Commission Sale

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A Black & White Stand alone banjo with a modern look, the Midnight Special was one of the top of the Goodtime line. Fitted with the  2010 steel Tone Ring mounted on a violin grade maple 3-ply rim for a sound that produces a great tone. 

Very Good condition for its age (original spikes and Shubb capo holes filled but visible)

See below for specification details. 

Note - this is an older version of the Midnight Special which has the dot inlays on the fingerboard. 

Supplied with semi rigid case

Full description

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

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Description


Goodtime Midnight Special Specification:

This modern black and white banjo has a look that is striking and classic at the same time. It’s a modern banjo players banjo with great performance at an affordable price and it is American Made!


Neck:

  • Slender Rock Maple Neck stained Black
  • Midnight Maple Fingerboard
  • Dot inlays
  • Goodtime Logo in White
  • Deering Peg Head shape
  • Planetary Tuners Geared 5th String Tuner
  • Durable Satin Finish


Pot:

  • 3 ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Stained Black
  • Nickel Plated Steel Goodtime Tone Ring
  • 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • Steel Tension Hoop
  • 16 Bracket Shoes
  • 2 Piece Flange
  • 16 Flat Hooks
  • 16 9/32″ Hex Nuts
  • Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
  • Nickel Plated Armrest
  • Nickel Plated Hardware
  • Maple Resonator stained Black accented with White Binding
  • Durable 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 as well.

Dimensions:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Resonator diameter 13 7/8″
Overall Instrument Length 38″
Weight Approx. 8 lbs


Specification

Brand Specifics

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

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
3 ply violin grade maple rim
Tone Ring Fitted
Yes
Tone Ring Type
Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring
Banjo Head Type
White Frosted Top
Bridge
3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Deering Goodtime Patented Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes
Resonator Material
Maple

Neck

Neck Material
Maple
Neck Inlays
Dots
Scale Length
26 1/4" (667mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
ABS (plastic)
Nut Width
1 1/4" (32mm)
Tuning Pegs
Rear facing planetary tuners
Tuner Buttons
White Plastic

Finish

Finish
Satin
Colour
Black

Other

Country of Manufacture
USA
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
Semi Rigid Case

Used Status

Availability
Available
Used Instrument
Used

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