Deering Goodtime Americana with Frailing Scoop

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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. Further details below.

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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

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Description

Goodtime Americana Banjo Specification:

Continuing the long standing Goodtime philosophy of offering the best value American made banjos available, the Americana is the lowest priced 12” model on the market today and retains the distinctive natural blonde Goodtime aesthetics. In keeping with the rest of the Goodtime line, this banjo also features guitar style tuners, a rock maple neck, nickel plated hardware, a frailing scoop and 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. A traditional 11” banjo with a frosted top head has a far brighter sound and will “cut” more. Since the combination of the Grand 12” rim and the Renaissance head makes for a wonderfully laid back sound in comparison, the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the a lead instrument role.

Take a walk on the wide side with the new Goodtime Americana banjo.

Teachers and professionals around the world recommend the Goodtime banjo!
 

Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
Goodtime Americana
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
Medium Crown (7/16")
Tension Hoop
Steel tension hoop
Number of Hooks
18
Bridge
3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Deering Goodtime Patented Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes

Neck

Neck Material
Maple
Number of Frets
17
Neck Inlays
Goodtime Bow Tie Inlays
Scale Length
26 1/4" (667mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
ABS (plastic)
Nut Width
1 1/4" (32mm)
Tuning Pegs
Closed geared side tuners
Tuner Buttons
Chrome

Finish

Finish
Satin
Tuning
Open G (gDGBD)

Other

Overall Length
37 1/2"
Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Manufacturers Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Weight
4.5 lb

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Customer reviews

4.8 / 5
6 reviews for Deering Goodtime Americana with Frailing Scoop
Reviews.io customer reviews
Russell Fuller
11/01/2024
Great Banjo Well made Quality bit of kit! Well pleased!
Rated 5 out of 5
George Jones
09/06/2022
It is excellent
Rated 5 out of 5
matt elliott
19/05/2022
First banjo so nothing to compare it to..
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard Ash
01/03/2022
Plays very well. This is my 3rd banjo, this is great for me as I’m 6ft3 and the bigger pot on this banjo suits my size much better than a standard smaller pot. The small head is lovely, it keeps the banjo in balance. Many banjos have a heavy head peace which makes the banjo want to tip or fall over. Playability and dimensions of this product are tip top. Easiest banjo to play, beautiful sound. Couldn’t fault this banjo at all.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul Hellings
21/12/2021
This is a lovely instrument. I requested railroad spikes to be fitted during set up. Can't put it down at the moment. Very pleased.
Rated 5 out of 5

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