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The Goodtime Banjo by Deering
The Goodtime banjo was a dream of Greg Deering's to produce a great
sounding, easy to play and easy to maintain banjo that everyone could afford.
The Goodtime banjo is made in America, within the Deering factory and is
designed to produce the finest tone and playability possible for the lowest
possible price. The rock maple neck has the frets fitted into the neck the same
way many of the classic (now collector's item) electric guitars in the '60's
were made and are still made today. This technique has passed the test of time.
The neck has a slender, low profile that makes it a joy to play for hands of all
sizes. The fret work is precise and accurate and Goodtime banjos have an ever
growing reputation for having clear and beautiful intonation. Several dealers
have told us at Trade shows that the Goodtime banjos have better tone and
playability than other banjos they sell for over $1,000.00 (unsolicited
comments). The tuning machines are all geared with a geared fifth peg for
effortless and precise tuning. The position markers on the fingerboard are
inlaid dots of black delrin.
The Goodtime rim is made of a rock maple and birch laminated rim. Laminated
in the same style as the classic banjos from the 20's, this rim is durable,
stable and produces a clear, sweet tone. Most banjos in this price range have
rims of aluminum which has good structural integrity but cannot compare to the
tone of the seasoned hardwoods used in the Goodtime rim. Some companies
advertise a "hardwood" rim but don't tell you what kind of wood is actually
used. Rock maple and birch are very similar in hardness and both have a vibrant
resonance that cannot be duplicated with softer hardwoods. Yes, there are
hardwoods that are relatively soft and cannot sound like maple or birch. Don't
be misled. Ask what the woods actually are.
The diameter of the rim is a standard 11" so heads are easy to find. There
are 16 brackets and a patent pending adjustable tailpiece designed by Deering.
The tailpiece follows a traditional style and allows thorough and complete
adjustments to the playability of the banjo. The metal parts are nickel plated.
The Goodtime banjo is played by top professionals, travelers, beginners and
everyone who wants a high quality banjo for a low price. Since it's introduction
there have been copycat banjos imported to compete with the Goodtime and we
encourage you to compare them. You will find that virtually all of them have
emphasized the appearance instead of tone and playability. The Goodtime banjo is
designed for easy playing and sparkling, vibrant tone. In the final analysis,
the Goodtime banjo is truly in a class by itself and is only overshadowed by
banjos costing 5 times as much. Don't settle for a high gloss imitation with
plastic inlays that do nothing for sound or playability. Get the only low priced
banjo made in America that was made to be played; backed up by a family owned
and operated company that has dedicated 25 years to producing the finest banjos
money can buy.
The Goodtime 2 Banjo by Deering
Screened Gig Bag / Embroidered Gig Bag |
The Goodtime 2 banjo is proof that an easy to play, good sounding, high
quality, American made banjo doesn't have to be expensive. The Goodtime 2 is a
resonator version of the Deering Goodtime banjo that was and is not only great
sounding, economical and light weight, but extremely popular.
The Goodtime 2 banjo has a rock maple neck that is slender and low profile.
The frets are precision fitted directly into the rock maple neck just like on
the most famous electric guitars made in the '60's (now collector's items
carrying very high prices). The neck is fast and easy to fret and fits large and
small hands. The tuning machines are all geared including the fifth peg. Tuning
is accurate and easy. The precision fretwork gives the Goodtime 2 beautiful
intonation up and down the neck. The fingering area has dot position markers of
black delrin. The finish is satin in the natural rock maple blond color.
The Goodtime 2 pot (or main body) assembly has a multi-ply rock maple and
birch rim. The rim is laminated in the same style as the classic banjos of the
1920's and produces a sweet, clear tone that has been compared to banjos costing
three times the price. The 16 brackets are held by traditional bracket shoes.
The nickel plated two piece resonator flange is mounted underneath the bracket
shoes and adds tone enhancing weight and a finishing touch to the appearance of
the resonator/pot assembly. The maple resonator is attached to the pot by small
screws through the resonator flange. This makes access to head adjustments
simple and easy.
The Goodtime 2 banjo is made to be played. It is designed to be the very
best sounding, easy to play and adjustable banjo available for the lowest
possible price. Banjos in this price range usually have thick, high gloss
finishes and lots of plastic inlays; both of which are clearly for catching the
buyers eye and trying to look like more expensive instruments. In every case,
the tone and playability of the instruments is ignored and these banjos are
frustrating to tune, adjust and play. With rims made of aluminum, they have a
far less desirable tone. Deering puts all of the design and building emphasis on
tone and playability.
The Goodtime 2 banjos are simple cosmetically, but the tone and ease of
playability far surpasses any banjo on the market at this price. Don't buy an
'empty' banjo that is made to LOOK fancy. Buy the American made and designed
Goodtime 2 banjo and enjoy playing music, not just hanging your banjo on the
wall. Deering Banjo Company makes the broadest line of banjos of any maker in
the world. We are banjo specialists. We don't make motorcycles, guitars, and
washing machines. We don't make "product", we make BANJOS and have for over 25
years. Every banjo we make gets the attention, care and affinity that you
deserve in your banjo and that you expect.
Deering Banjo Company Unveils The
"Goodtime Special" Banjo
Goodtime Special Banjo |
Deering Banjos fill the hottest selling "gap" in the market today with the
exciting new Goodtime Special banjo. Based on the popular, best selling Goodtime
and Goodtime 2 banjos, the maple neck and resonator banjo is now hand-fitted
with the new "Goodtime Special Tone Ring," creating a tone and playability that
rivals banjos costing 4 times more.
The banjo market has been hungry for an American made, quality banjo in the
mid-price range that plays and adjust easily and has a responsive, bright, and
crisp sound. "Customers don't mind spending the money for a mid-priced banjo,
but generally don't want to buy an import in that price range..." says one
Deering banjo dealer. One of America's number one pop music groups, the Dixie
Chicks, are having a similar effect on the banjo that the Beatles had on the
electric guitar. Since the Dixie Chicks feature a banjo prominently, the banjo
is now being seen by millions around the world and young people are buying
banjos to emulate their favorite artists.
The Goodtime Special banjo perfectly fills this demand for a hand made,
better than entry level, mid-priced banjo from America's premiere banjo maker.
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