Deering Goodtime Banjos from Ron's Pickin' Parlor

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We are an Authorized Dealer for Deering Banjos 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. 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 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.

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	Deering Goodtime Open Back  5-String Banjo 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.    more pics.  Our Price  $499.00 Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info.
	SOLD Deering Goodtime 2 Special   5-String Banjo  The Goodtime Special banjo is based on the popular, best selling Goodtime and Goodtime 2 banjos. This 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.    more pics.    Click Here For Ordering Info.                  Add a Deering  Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00      AMERICAN MADE
	New Arrival Deering Goodtime Artisan Special Features              Goodtime Special Tone Ring                                    Rock maple neck with rich brown stain                    Planetary Tuners  Geared fifth peg Vintage Artisan Style Inlay Satin finish   Maple resonator w/ rich brown stain 3-ply Maple Rim w/ rich brown stain Midnight Maple Fingerboard Black Binding 16 bracket shoes with screw attachments. Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead Steel Tension Hoop Spikes Installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th frets Overall Weight 8lbs. Shop Adjusted Add a Deering Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 more pics.  Our Price:  $1399.00   Click Here For Ordering Info.
	Deering Goodtime 2 Features                                             Rock maple neck                       Fits large and small hands.  Geared tuning machines  Geared fifth peg Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays Satin finish Natural rock maple blond color.  Multi-ply rock maple and birch rim 16 brackets with traditional bracket shoes. Nickel plated two piece resonator flange    Maple resonator Shop Adjusted more pics.  Our Price  $729.00 Add a Deering  Deluxe Padded Gig Bag for $75.00 Click Here For Ordering Info.