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Superior Gig Bag Complete with Backpack Straps
Gold Tone Banjo Mute & Dunlop Picks
- Gold Tone Banjo Mute - This little bridge-pincher won't vibrate loose, is adjustable to the width of any bridge and fits any banjo bridge. The Ultimate Banjo Mute is made of lacquered brass.
- Dunlop Thumb Pick - This shell thumb pick gives you a warm tonal response and increased control.
- Dunlop Nickel Finger Picks - Nickel silver fingerpicks deliver a bright and classic sound on your banjo.
Included with your Goodtime Banjo
On the road or at the festival, you’ll be glad you’re carrying a sturdy, lightweight Superior Trailpak bag! Every Trailpak bag features a black ballistic nylon exterior, a lined, padded interior, multi-stacked accessory pockets and a host of deluxe features that make Trailpak bags the best on the market!
- Luggage-grade 600-denier black ballistic nylon exterior with 12mm padding gives a lifetime of protection against wear and tear
- No-scratch soft touch interior lining ensures a safe, protective fit
- Padded webbed nylon handles and adjustable, padded backpack straps for extra portability
- Multi-stacked exterior pockets with zippered and Velcro closures to hold all your essential accessories
The Goodtime is the most recommended banjo by banjo teachers, proudly made in California.
Neck Specs
- Neck Wood: Rock Maple
- Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
- Finish: Satin
- Nut Width: 1 1/4"
- Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
- Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
- 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
- Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Pot Specs
- Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
- Rim Diameter: 11"
- Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
- Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
- Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
- Hardware Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
- Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
- Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish
Dimensions
- Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
- Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
- Rim Diameter: 11"
- Overall Instrument Length: 37 1/2"
- Weight Approx.: 4.5 lbs
Strings and Tuning
- Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Strings
- String gauges: 10, 11, 13, 21w, 10
- Comes tuned: G, D, G, B, D Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Ulises Victoria
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
Practicing with my older, cheap banjos felt like a chore. With my New Goodtime is a real pleasure. Playing always in tune... and the sound...OMG the sound is lovely. I would give 10 stars if possible.
David
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
This is a great banjo. I have had a couple of other introductory banjos and the quality of this banjo is clearly better. It's lightweight, easy to use, and sits comfortably in my lap. I love the way the strings hang close to the frets and it's super easy to pick and play. I am super impressed by this banjo and have absolutely no buyer's remorse. That said, it's expensive for a beginner's or intermediate banjo and maybe that's okay. You do get what you pay for. All this to say that although it's a bit pricier, I recommend that you save up for it. It's worth it.
shay
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
The banjo is so pretty I loved it it came with the tuner but no gig bag and amazon told me the only way to get what I ordered though the company was to send what I got back and repurchase so very sad I did not get what I ordered.
Christopher Chambers
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
Retailer was very prompt to reply to my issue, explained the inadvertent exclusion of accessories and offered to make it right. Very satisfied with overall product and experience
Andrew
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
Why did I not get the Goodtime banjo before. I have been learning on a Mastercraft resonator banjo and upon arrival of the Goodtime banjo I could not believe the weight difference as it is much lighter and somehow I am hitting the frets with my fingers perfectly and not struggling with shoulder pain and trying to keep the neck up. Simply awesome.
christine
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
If you are a beginning player, this is a great instrument. You will get frustrated trying to learn on a bad one so be kind to yourself and spend a little more for a quality one. The instrument and bag are great, however the tuner is not a value add. I ended up ditching it within a week. Not a huge deal.....there are free tuning apps you can use. The tuner is the only thing that made this a 4 star review.
Julie B
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
Hi All,I love this banjo! I don't say that lightly.It wins on all three categories mentioned for this review:1. For beginners - a wonderful instrument overall. I did my research and I am glad to have chosen Deering.2. Value for money - definitely worth the price. A solid instrument and I am thrilled to be relearning on it.3. Material Quality - everything is well made. Lots of attention given to detail, in my opinion.I am more than satisfied with my purchase!!! (Banjo and bag) I hope to upgrade way down the line to one of your 'swankier' versions after mastering this model. Thank you for a all around great banjo!
Patrick G.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
Incredible instrument for the money, they trimmed the fat in all the right places. Comes perfectly set up and is easily and instantly playable. I have never experienced an instrument this high quality for what you will pay.
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