-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!

This Deering will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location.

Buy risk free with our 14 day – full refund, less shipping, return policy.Check out our shop policies for more details.

Built for players who want rich tone and impressive volume without breaking the bank, the Deering Goodtime Special Banjo with Resonator is a true standout in its class. Featuring Deerings patented steel tone ring and a resonator back, this model delivers powerful projection and a crisp, sparkling tone that easily cuts through in bluegrass jams or band settings. Made in Spring Valley, California by dedicated banjo craftsmen, this American-built instrument features a rock maple neck, violin-grade 3-ply maple rim, and refined components that elevate both tone and playability. Whether youre a developing player or a seasoned picker, the Goodtime Special is a dependable, performance-ready banjo that feels great in hand and sounds even better. This banjo is available now at Haggertys Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Resonator Wood: 3-ply Poplar/Maple Combination
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8″
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Rim: 3-ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diamete: 11
• Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Flange: Two-Piece Goodtime Series Flange
• Head: 11″ Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Bridge: 5/8″ Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Hardware Plating: US Bronze Powder Finish
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnauba Wax

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable D Shape
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 26 1/4″
• Nut Width: 1 1/4″
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Fingerboard Inlays: Hardwood Art Deco Style
• Frets: 22 Nickel Silver
• Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String

Hardware

• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks, 9/32″ Hex Nuts
• Coordinator Rod: Quiet Alloy Rod for Enhanced Resonance
• Bridge Pins: Standard 5-string

Miscellaneous

• Made in: USA (Spring Valley, CA)
• Case: Not Included

-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!

This Deering will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location.

Buy risk free with our 14 day – full refund, less shipping, return policy.Check out our shop policies for more details.

Built for players who want rich tone and impressive volume without breaking the bank, the Deering Goodtime Special Banjo with Resonator is a true standout in its class. Featuring Deerings patented steel tone ring and a resonator back, this model delivers powerful projection and a crisp, sparkling tone that easily cuts through in bluegrass jams or band settings. Made in Spring Valley, California by dedicated banjo craftsmen, this American-built instrument features a rock maple neck, violin-grade 3-ply maple rim, and refined components that elevate both tone and playability. Whether youre a developing player or a seasoned picker, the Goodtime Special is a dependable, performance-ready banjo that feels great in hand and sounds even better. This banjo is available now at Haggertys Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Resonator Wood: 3-ply Poplar/Maple Combination
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8″
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Rim: 3-ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diamete: 11
• Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Flange: Two-Piece Goodtime Series Flange
• Head: 11″ Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Bridge: 5/8″ Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Hardware Plating: US Bronze Powder Finish
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnauba Wax

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable D Shape
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 26 1/4″
• Nut Width: 1 1/4″
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Fingerboard Inlays: Hardwood Art Deco Style
• Frets: 22 Nickel Silver
• Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String

Hardware

• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks, 9/32″ Hex Nuts
• Coordinator Rod: Quiet Alloy Rod for Enhanced Resonance
• Bridge Pins: Standard 5-string

Miscellaneous

• Made in: USA (Spring Valley, CA)
• Case: Not Included