Deering Goodtime Americana Deco 5 String Banjo
The 12” rimmed Goodtime Americana banjo has a new variation that is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s through its distinct new hardwood inlay design and peghead engraving. The hardware is finished in a beautiful and durable US Bronze powder finish, which is not only hypoallergenic, it won’t tarnish! It also now features a comfortable armrest and as always is made in the U.S.A. With its 12” rim and renaissance head, this banjo is warmer and produces more bass response that is perfect for old time banjo playing or backing up a singer’s voice.
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Description
In the 10 years since its release, the Americana has cemented itself as a firm favorite for players looking for a warmer, deeper tone, thanks to its wider 12" rim.
Think of the rim as a speaker cone. Bass speakers tend to be wider, for lower frequencies, whereas mid and high-frequency speakers tend to be smaller. The banjo head works in a similar way, giving the Americana a stronger bass response and a much fuller and warmer tone.
This is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically while offering a warmer tonal color to the more common white frosted top heads.
Made in America and built around the long standing Goodtime Principles, the Americana is a superb option for clawhammer players and beginners alike.
The Goodtime Americana Deco retains the distinctive natural blonde Goodtime aesthetics and features 14:1 guitar style tuners, and a rock maple neck, but now features US Bronze powder finished hardware, and new Art Deco inspired hardwood inlays.
Played with an old time style technique, the Americana is reminiscent of banjos from a period when larger rims were more prevalent which makes the 12” a great setup for playing old time music.
The wonderfully laid back sound of the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the lead instrument role.
Specification
Brand Specifics
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Range / Series
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Goodtime Deco
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Product Line
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Blonde Goodtime
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Banjo Type
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5 String Banjo
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Number of Strings
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5 String
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Pot
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Pot Type
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Open back
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Pot Diameter
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12"
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Pot Construction
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3 ply violin grade maple rim
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Banjo Head Type
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Renaissance
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Crown Height
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High Crown (1/2")
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Tension Hoop
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Bronze powder coated steel hoop
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Number of Hooks
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16
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Bridge
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Deering Goodtime Smile Bridge 3 footed maple with ebony tip
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Bridge Height
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5/8"
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Tailpiece
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Bronze powder coated Goodtime patented tailpiece
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Armrest Fitted
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Yes
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Neck
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Neck Material
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Blonde slender rock maple neck
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Fretboard
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Maple
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Number of Frets
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22
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Neck Inlays
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Goodtime Deco
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Scale Length
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26 1/4" (667mm)
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Headstock
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Nut Material
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Lexan Polycarbonate
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Nut Width
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1 1/4" (32mm)
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Tuning Pegs
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Open geared side tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Chrome
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Finish
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Finish
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Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish
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Tuning
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Open G (gDGBD)
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Other
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Overall Length
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37 1/2"
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Country of Manufacture
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Right or Left Handed
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Right Handed
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Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
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None
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Manufacturers Warranty
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Weight
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4.5 lb
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