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Deering The Goodtime 2 Banjo  

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Great tone at a very modest price!

A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime 2. It's made here in the USA, at the Deering shop with the same tooling used to make the top of the line banjos. Greg Deering designed the Goodtime banjos because there were no low priced banjos of enough quality for people to actually learn on without difficulty or giving up. He remembers what it was like to want a good banjo and not be able to afford one, so his gift to others is the Goodtime banjo line.

Designed for success, the Goodtime banjos are the lowest priced American made banjos. They are so good many professionals have recorded with Goodtime banjos. The Goodtime 2 weighs 6 lbs, about the weight of a guitar. The Goodtime 2 has a natural blond maple satin finish to protect it. If you want a great low priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, this is the best buy on the market!

For a punchy, hard-driving bluegrass tone, the Deering Goodtime 2 Banjo uses a rock maple neck and resonator, and a birch and maple rim. The slender and fast-playing neck with all geared tuners creates a banjo that is easy to tune, to maintain and to play. Standard 11" head. The Goodtime 2 Banjo is handmade in the USA.

Tone:
Has a bright sound of maple that projects well.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation.

Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning.

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Comes with light gauge strings.
Can also be played with medium gauge strings.

Features

  • Neck:
  • Blond Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Exotic Wood Bowtie Inlays
  • Geared Tuners
  • Geared 5th String Tuner
  • Sealed Geared Guitar Tuners
  • Durable Satin Finish
  • Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
  • Pot:
  • 3-ply violin grade Goodtime Maple Rim
  • 11" Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • Steel Tension Hoop
  • 16 Bracket Shoes
  • 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32" Hex Nuts
  • Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
  • 2 Piece Flange
  • Nickel plated Armrest
  • Nickel Plated Hardware
  • Resonator:
  • Resonator of Blond Maple
  • Black Binding
  • Durable Satin Finish

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The Goodtime 2 Banjo Specifications:

  • Dimensions:
  • Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4"
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4"
  • Resonator Diameter 13 7/8"
  • Rim Diameter 11"
  • Overall Instrument Length 38"
  • Weight Approx. 6 lbs
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This is the best stringed instrument in regards to quality I have ever purchased

| Review By: PlymouthMassGuitarPlayer | 3 weeks, 2 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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The Deering Goodtime Banjo is incredible for the price.

Quality:

This banjo is solid. The pictures (here, on Deerings site and everywhere on the internet) do NOT do this banjo justice. Every aspect of this banjo is perfect. I have never seen such quality put into an instrument in my entire life.

Value:

I feel like I have stolen this at this price.

Overall:

The sound on this is phenomenal. It is so easy to fret the strings. You have to see this in person to fully appreciate the looks and quality. I still am in awe everytime I pick this up to play. I wish Deering would make guitars!

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Too many years to list here
Style of music you play:
All styles
Where you live:
New England

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1122083

Goodtime, of course it is!

| Review By: The Bear-x1bCC | 1 year, 8 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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These are quality instruments made from quality materials, in the USA. The great thing is, in some cases that still means something, these instruments are one of those cases. Being a beginner I was looking for something under the 1500.00 mark - which sadly isn't that easy when looking for a quality banjo. I had picked up a CHEAP banjo to learn on, when you buy cheap you get what you pay for - an instrument that sounds terrible and doesn't tune properly (or stay in tune!). The Goodtime 2 sounds great, has great resonance and holds its tune well. It's a treat to learn on. I think the price point for this instrument is spot on, it would be even better if it included a case of some sort.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
etc
Style of music you play:
I play all types.
Where you live:
Minneaplis

Did you find this review helpful? yes no919987

great sounding banjo

| Review By: Davepony | 2 years, 2 weeks ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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I've had this banjo about 10 years and I really enjoy it. The neck is great and very easy to play. The sound is a nice woody quality. I upgraded the bridge to  a Bart Veerman and it made the sound even smoother for picking. My only complaint is the intonation. I've tried to record with it but it's never really on as far as in tune pitch. To remedy this,Deering now has a truss rod in their new goodtimes. I might buy one of these because all in all it's a terrific banjo.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
active musician
Style of music you play:
country
Where you live:
jacksonville,florida

Did you find this review helpful? yes no853989

great banjo!!!

| Review By: Anonymous User | 3 years, 11 months ago

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great banjo! great looks, and great sound! very resonant and, and loud. plays like a dream, no problems!!! 5 stars. 
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
hobbyist
Style of music you play:
every thing from heavy metal to bluegrass
Where you live:
NY

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1024672

Best Banjo deal out there

| Review By: Liam-m7tF_ | 4 years, 3 months ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I see alot of people trying to call this a "beginers banjo" That simply is not true. honestly, unless you want to go to the $2000 mark, this is the best you can get bar none.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Folk, Bluegrass, Jam
Where you live:
Boston

Did you find this review helpful? yes no832986

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