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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.
David
2025-09-01 13:31:43
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.
Andrew
2025-08-19 21:08:03
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.
Julie B
2025-07-27 15:36:16
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!
Ulises Victoria
2025-07-16 15:39:26
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.
Christopher Chambers
2025-07-08 18:44:54
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
shay
2025-02-14 10:35:51
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.
Patrick G.
2025-01-22 17:09:23
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.
christine
2024-12-11 15:47:09
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.
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