Deering Goodtime Series Banjos
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
What a great looking banjo! The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Ebony Duke’ has a higher specification than the standard ‘Goodtime’ banjo. It is an excellent banjo with a USA rock maple neck set up for playing all styles, it is lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The depth of sound from the Ebony Duke is enhanced by the thicker Mylar Ebony Deering banjo head. The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre war Mastertone banjos. Please see below for more details.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Drive-Duke’ Electro is a higher specification than the standard ‘Goodtime’ banjo. It is an excellent Electro Acoustic open back 'gigging' banjo with a rock maple neck set up for playing all styles. Please see more details below.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
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.
Note banjo show is right handed
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The excellent Deering Goodtime Special Leader 5-string Open Back banjo with patent pending 20-10 steel tone ring, built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It has a rock maple neck set up for all banjo styles. this powerful banjo is excellent for old time music and all other banjos styles. Please see below for specification details.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
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. Fitted with the excellent Kavanjo Pickup system ready for gigging or recording.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
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.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
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.
- Made in the U.S.A
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
- Fitted with Nylon Strings
- 6 Years Warranty
'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.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
New Artisan Goodtime 17 Fret Tenor banjo from Deering Banjos, San Diego USA. With newly designed inlays,fingerboard and headstock design. Updated from the Classic goodtime with the same superb build quality and playability . See below for detailed specifications
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
- Tone Ring Fitted
- Fitted with Resonator
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!
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Based on Deering’s hugely popular Artisan line of banjos, the A6S-R is tuned and played like a guitar, creating endless possibilities. This distinguished instrument captivates with its rich dark brown stain, exuding a timeless vintage vibe.
- Made in the U.S.A
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The excellent Deering Goodtime Special Leader 5-string Open Back banjo with patent pending 20-10 steel tone ring, built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It has a rock maple neck set up for all banjo styles. this powerful banjo is excellent for old time music and all other banjos styles. Please see below for specification details.
Head signed by the Kruger Brothers! This can obviously be replaced.
Used. Excellent condition. Supplied with gig bag.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
- Left Handed Instrument
The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 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. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana features a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, and the Midnight Maple fingerboard. This model features a frailing scoop but isn't pictured with it! Further details below...
This listing is for a Left Handed Model (image show right handed)
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
- Tone Ring Fitted
- Planetary Tuners
The Deering Goodtime Special Leader ‘Chieftain’ 17 Fret Tenor Banjo is our top of the range, highest specification Goodtime Special Tenor Banjo. It can be supplied set up and tuned for all tenor banjo styles. Please see choices below) It is an excellent natural maple closed back resonator banjo fitted with the Deering patent pending tone ring. Also fitted to this excellent banjo is a set of strings that is correct for your style of playing. The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. Please See below for more details ...
- Made in the U.S.A
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
- Fitted with Resonator
- Supplied with Gig Bag
The Goodtime 2 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.
Armrest and spikes on 7, 9 and 10th fret fitted.
Used. Good condition with some wear to the fingerboard and light fretwear.
Supplied with padded gig bag.