Deering Goodtime Series Banjos

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.

The Deering Goodtime Leader Maple Prince has a higher specification than the standard Goodtime banjo. It is fitted with a set of back facing Planetary Geared Deering Classic banjo tuning pegs and inlaid black side dot neck position markers. It is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck and is set up for playing all styles, it is lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The sound from this banjo is incredible! The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos.

The new Goodtime G6SR banjo comes hot on the heels of the very popular Goodtime Six open back banjo, but with the addition of a radiused midnight maple finger board, and a maple resonator, for a significantly fuller, clearer and more vibrant tone.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis EEG2-17 tenor banjo has a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. It has a fast action 17 fret rock maple neck and violin maple tone rim. The 17 fret neck makes it easier to play, especially if you have smaller hands that need all the help they can get in reaching up to the ‘B note on the 7th fret. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional easy to handle, tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, The Erin Doolin 19 fret open back tenor banjo is fitted with the Deering Goodtime 20/10 design tone ring to give it extra power and clarity of tone. It has a fast action 19 fret rock maple neck ...the choice of the professionals. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional powerful open back tenor banjo that is compact and easy to handle, excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

The Goodtime 2 Left Handed USA Built 5-String Banjo. Our best selling 5-string resonator (closed back)banjo. The Deering Goodtime 2 is built in California, USA. It is a rock maple banjo with a price tag that is incredible for a genuine USA built quality instrument! The heart of this banjo is the Three Ply Solid Violin Maple rim that provides you with stability and a great American banjo sound.

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Old Time Earl’ is an excellent open back banjo with a rock maple neck designed and set-up primarily for playing Old time, frailing and clawhammer styles. It is fitted with a Deering Renaissance head, Goodtime nickel plated flat armrest and a USA ‘No-Knot’ tailpiece to give you that gentle, full depth of tone that is favoured by Old Time artists. Also fitted to this brilliant Old Time banjo is a set of hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings with phosphor bronze wound 3rd and 4th strings. It is a lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. See below for more details ...

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis EEG2-19 19 fret tenor banjo has a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. The 19 fret is the choice of the professionals, giving extra string sustain. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional easy to handle, tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

A long awaited FRETLESS BANJO from Deering, the makers of Americas finest banjos, with 6 year guarantee. Has three ply solid violin maple rim, hardwood bow tie inlays, fiddle shaped banjo headstock, fretless with frailing scoop ...

The best selling Deering Goodtime Special 5-string banjo is built in California, USA. It has a rock maple fast action neck. The heart of this banjo is the Three Ply Solid Violin Maple rim & heavy patented Deering steel tone ring that provides you with a powerful tone and exceptional volume.Please see below for specification details.

The Deering Goodtime Special Leader ‘Southern Queen’ Leader Model is a top of the range Goodtime Special Banjo Primarily designed and set-up for playing Old Time, Frailing and Clawhammer styles, but fine for all other banjo styles. It is an excellent open back banjo with a rock maple neck and is fitted with the Deering patent pending 20/10 steel tone ring. Please see below for more details.

The best selling Deering Goodtime Plectrum Banjo. Built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It is rock maple banjo with a price tag that is very modest for a genuine USA built quality instrument. The heart of this banjo is the violin maple tone rim that provides you with stability and a great plectrum 'banjo' sound.

The USA built Goodtime Leader open back tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and planetary geared tuners. Can be supplied tuned for playing jazz in CGDA, Irish music in GDAE or Chicago(guitar style)in DGBE. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. Please see below for specification.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis open back tenor banjo has a fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and violin maple tone rim.The 19 fret is the choice of the professionals, giving extra string sustain. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional lighter weight, easy to handle, compact tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

The USA built Goodtime 2 tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and maple resonator. Can be supplied tuned for playing jazz in CGDA, Irish music in GDAE or Chicago(guitar style)in DGBE. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. Please see below for specification.

Goodtime 2 USA built short scale open back rock maple 17 fret tenor banjo with closed back resonator. Tuned to Jazz C, G, D, A or tuned to G, D, A, E for Irish style tenor banjo playing or tuned D, G, B, E chicago (guitar)tuning. A great sounding short scale USA hand built tenor banjo.

The USA built Goodtime 19 Fret open back tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck. Can be supplied tuned for playing jazz in CGDA, Irish music in GDAE or Chicago(guitar style)in DGBE. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. Please see below for specification.

The fabulous Deering Goodtime Ukulele Banjo in Concert Scale with solid three ply 11" violin maple tone rim giving it a sweet full rich tone. Please see below for specifications.

'The Classical' is our latest model featuring Aquila nylon banjo strings for a mellow, round and classical sound. It is fitted with a Knot-Less tailpiece to reduce the break angle between the bridge and rim of the banjo. This helps to create the beautiful, mellow tone. This banjo combines the feel of the new with the sound of the old. And can of course very easily be converted back to a standard steel strung 5 string. The Deering Goodtime Leader model has a higher specification than the standard Goodtime banjo. It is fitted with a set of back facing Planetary Geared Deering Classic banjo tuning pegs and inlaid black side dot neck position markers. It is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck and is set up for playing all styles, it is lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The sound from this banjo is incredible! The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. 

The Americana is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their new Grand 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. Also features a frailing scoop. Right-handed model also available. Further details below.

Introducing a new variation on Deering's most popular banjo, the look of the Goodtime Deco banjo is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s, featuring a distinct new 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, the Goodtime banjo is made in the U.S.A. It still has the playability and tone that the Goodtime banjo is famous for, and is light enough to bring with you anywhere.

The Goodtime Special DEco which features a tone ring and resonator, now has an updated look that is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s with its distinct new 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! The Goodtime Special banjos always feature a steel Goodtime tone ring which when matched with its resonator the tone of your banjo will be bright, crisp, and loud which is perfect for bluegrass playing. As with all of Deering banjos, this banjo is made in the U.S.A. by craftspeople who love and understand banjos!

New 2015 Deering Product...The Big Daddy! now available from Eagle Music. The long awaited Deering Goodtime Ukulele banjo with Resonator. Built with a solid three ply 11" violin maple tone rim giving it a sweet full rich tone. Please see below for specification details. Please see below for more details.

The 19 Fret Goodtime Special tenor banjo with solid violin maple three ply rim and Deering Goodtime 20/10 tone ring. Tuned to G, D, A, E for Irish style tenor banjo playing or C, D, G, A for Jazz, Dixieland and other styles or D,G,B,E Chicago (guitar) tuning