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Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo

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Overview

6-string banjo with 3-ply maple resonator, 3-ply violin grade maple rim and Pau Ferro fingerboard.

The Deering Goodtime Six-R banjo comes hot on the heels of the very popular Goodtime Six open-back banjo but features a resonator making the Goodtime Six-R ready for the big stage.

Tonally, the Goodtime Six-R is elevated by the addition of a 3-ply maple resonator behind its 11" 3-ply violin-grade maple rim. Like any banjo, the addition of a resonator not only creates a sound chamber, but also provides a flat surface for the sound to bounce off and project forward toward the audience, instead of being absorbed by their body. The result is a significantly fuller, clearer and more vibrant tone.

The Goodtime Six is the only model in the Goodtime line to feature a stunning pau ferro fingerboard with pearloid block inlays.

The Goodtime Six was not designed to replace the guitar, but rather complement it. It affords guitarists the chance to play what they already know with unimaginably creative results.

Fun Fact: Try replacing the low E with another high E to replicate the drone string of a 5-string banjo.

Features

  • 3-ply maple resonator, 11" 3-ply violin-grade maple rim
  • Satin-finished rock maple neck
  • Pau ferro fingerboard with a 15" radius, pearloid block inlays
  • Sealed geared tuners

A banjo that's ready for the big stage. Order today.

Specs

Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo Specifications:

Neck
  • Neck Wood: Rock maple
  • Neck Shape: Comfortable "D"
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16"
  • Nut Material: Lexan polycarbonate
  • Truss Rod: Dual action
  • Tuners: Sealed geared
  • Frets: 22 Pressed-in Nickel Silver
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro with a 15" radius
Pot
  • Rim: 3-ply Violin-grade maple
  • Rim Diameter: 11"
  • Head: 11" top, frosted high crown
  • Tension Hoop: Beveled steel
  • Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
  • Flange: 2-Piece Goodtime
  • Armrest: Goodtime
  • Hardware Plating: Nickel
  • Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime
  • Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax
Resonator
  • Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
  • Resonator Finish: Satin
  • Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
  • Resonator Diameter: 13-7/8"
  • Resonator Stain: None
Dimensions
  • Neck Width at the Nut: 1-11/16"
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26-1/4"
  • Rim Diameter: 11"
  • Overall Instrument Length: 38"
  • Weight Approx.: 5.5 lb.
Tunings
  • Comes strung with Deering Six String Banjo Strings
  • String gauges: 10, 13, 17, 26w, 36w, 46w
  • Comes tuned: E, A, D, G, B ,E
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