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Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5 string Banjo with Resonator




This is a Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5 string Banjo with Resonator, and Free Pro Setup!


From Deering:

The vintage look and vibrant tone of the patented Goodtime Special tone ring set this American made banjo apart. Clearly louder than the Goodtime Two and great for playing in a band setting. Featuring Midnight Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Artisan inspired inlays! Made in America.?


The Artisan Goodtime Special has the look of an older banjo with the rich brown stain, Deering fiddle shaped peghead and planetary banjo tuners. The Artisan Goodtime Special can be heard with a sweet voice with sustain that complements all the instruments in a band. Tuned to an open G Chord, with the spikes already installed, you can easily play in other keys.

The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos epitomizes Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. Pearloid vintage artisan style inlays pop off the new Midnight Maple fingerboard, while the peg head is adorned with a beautifully engraved design.

The Artisan Goodtime Special banjo is an achievement in keeping the cost down while providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made with precision by skilled American craftsmen. Made efficiently at our factory in Spring Valley (San Diego area of California), this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully bright tone. It is a solid dependable instrument that is immensely playable with excellent tonality and clarity.

Specs

Neck
Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Goodtime Planetary Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Inlays: Vintage Artisan Style Inlays

Pot
Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
Flange:
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator

Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: Dark Red Mahogany

Dimensions
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 8 lbs


Warranty
The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Goodtime banjo a Six Year Warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.

Strings, Tuning, Etc.
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.





If we are shipping this instrument to you, we will include humidity control at no extra charge, to ensure a consistent humidity level during transit.



BUY IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!

COME VISIT SKY GUITARS IN DENTON, TX!



We inspect every single instrument when it first arrives! We inspect every aspect of the instrument including the neck, frets, fit and finish, as well as checking any electronics where applicable. We also do a complete setup.



Have it specifically adjusted for how you play!

Do you use a capo? Are you a beginner? Do you prefer a certain type of string?

Our Owner/Luthier will personally set up your instrument to fit your individual needs as a player!


We guarantee that every instrument we sell has been kept in a humidified room. All instruments are professionally adjusted.



NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE!

PACKED AND READY TO SHIP SAFE AND SOUND!

WE TRY TO DOUBLE BOX EVERY ITEM WE SHIP WHEN POSSIBLE!



ABOUT US

We have been a repair shop for over 30 years and repair instruments for people all over the world!



We have been a locally owned guitar shop in Denton, TX since 1994. We provide an incredible selection of musical instruments for both amateur and professional musicians. We stock both acoustic and electric guitars, electric and upright basses, mandolins, resonators, banjos, violins, violas, cellos, drums, pedals, effects, mics, stands, straps, amplifiers, PA gear and more. We are dedicated to competing with and beating the lowest internet prices on everything we carry in-store.



We have long been the place musicians depend on for expert instrument set-up and repair. We started out as an instrument repair business in the early 90's and our business and clientele have grown year after year! We are both Denton, TX's Largest Music Store and Denton's Oldest and Best Musical Instrument Repair Shop.







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CONTACT US

    • Sky Guitars
      (940) 387-2671
    • 521 N. Elm St.
      Denton, TX 76201
    • MON-SAT: 10a - 6p
      Closed Sunday