All Deering Banjos
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Goodtime 2 USA built short scale open back rock maple 17 fret tenor banjo with closed back resonator. Tuned to Jazz C, G, D, A or tuned to G, D, A, E for Irish style tenor banjo playing or tuned D, G, B, E chicago (guitar)tuning. A great sounding short scale USA hand built tenor banjo.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, The Erin Doolin open back tenor banjo is fitted with the Deering Goodtime 20/10 design tone ring to give it extra power and clarity of tone. It has a fast action 17 fret rock maple neck that makes it easier to play with smaller hands that need all the help they can get in reaching up to the ‘B note on the 7th fret. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional powerful open back tenor banjo that is compact and easy to handle, excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The 17 Fret Goodtime Special tenor banjo with three ply solid violin maple rim & Deering Goodtime 20/10 tone ring. Tuned to G, D, A, E Irish or C, G, D, A for Jazz, dixieland or other styles or D,G,B,E Chicago (guitar) tuning.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Deering Goodtime Special ‘Chieftain’ Leader 17 is our top of the range, highest specification Goodtime Special 17 fret short scale tenor Banjo, set up and tuned for all Irish tenor banjo styles(or other styles, please see below for choice options) It is an excellent natural maple closed back resonator banjo fitted with the Deering 20-10 tone ring. Also fitted to this excellent banjo is a set of hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
Made in The USA by Deering Banjos, The Erin Doolin EDGS-19 tenor banjo is fitted with the Deering Goodtime 2010 design tone ring to give it extra power and clarity of tone. It is also fitted with a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. The 19 fret is the choice of the professionals which gives the player extra string sustain. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional easy to handle, but powerful tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Goodtime Artisan 'Special' 19 fret resonator banjo from Deering Banjos USA. Superb quality tenor banjo. Pearloid vintage artisan style inlays pop off the new Midnight Maple fingerboard, while the peghead is adorned with a beautifully engraved design. Fitted with the 2010 tonering, great for playing in a band setting. Can be tuned Irish GDAE, Jazz CGDA or Chicago DGBE. See below for detailed specifications and tuning options
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Goodtime Blackgrass is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument. Johnny Cash would have wanted one of these!
- Made in the U.S.A
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
- Radiused Fingerboard
The Deering cast bronze '06 tone ring and flower inlays are key elements of the Maple Blossom banjo. The Maple Blossom is made from Eastern violin grade curly maple, stained with a dark walnut stain, and adorned with flower mother of pearl inlays. The Deering Maple Blossom is an excellent banjo with a powerful clear crisp tone. Now features a radiused fingerboard and supplied with a Deering deluxe hard case
- Made in the U.S.A
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
The Deering Clawgrass™ No. 2 model was created when Mark Johnson approached Deering with one vision in mind - to offer the same solid foundation, quality, tone and playability of his original Clawgrass model, but at a more affordable price point. Supplied in a Deluxe Deering Hard Shell case. See below for details and specifications
The Deering Saratoga Star is part of the Deering 'Tenbrooks' range of superb Jens Kruger tone-ring banjos fitted with a Jens kruger tone ring. Crisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments.
- Made in the U.S.A
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. The Jens Kruger is the top model of the Tenbrooks line. It is made with violin grade maple because of the musical qualities of this wood and it features a radiused ebony fretboard. The radiused fingerboard fits the curve of the fingers over the playing surface making it just that much more effortless to travel the fingerboard.
- Made in the U.S.A
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. This model with unique Greg Deering pearl and maple fretboard inlays and the awesome new -06- 20 hole bell bronze tone ring. The Deering Sierra plectrum banjo is built in California, USA
- Made in the U.S.A
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Supplied with Deluxe Deering Hardshell Case
Available in Right or Left hand models, pictures show right hand and Left hand models. Please use drop down selection box to choose. ...One of The finest 19 Fret tenor banjo ever made, quilted maple, Deering bell bronze -06- flat head tone ring, fast action Deering maple neck. The choice of Irish Tenor Banjo Ace Kieran Hanrahan.
The Vega 11" White Oak is beautifully made in White Oak with an 11" Rim. The Vega White Oak banjos are ideal for clawhammer and folk music and players will marvel at the bright tone and distinct note clarity from a banjo that weighs less than 6 pounds! Also available in 12". See below for details
The Deering Vega Campfire Long Neck Banjo is Tuned in E,A,E,G#,B in standard E for popular folk music tuning. Can be Capoed at 3rd fret for G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Please see below for specification details.
The tubaphone tone ring creates that unique Vega tone in this professional quality maple banjo and the Vega No.2 is a true classic. Made of top grade curly maple and stained a gorgeous light amber, before being buffed to a high gloss, the Vega No. 2 is as inspiring to play as it is to admire.
The Vega openback models are made entirely of white oak and also feature an ebony fingerboard, a sleek satin finish and are adorned with a gryphon inlay at the peghead - Greg Deering’s own tribute to the incredible inlay work of the late Icilio Consalvi. Select option below
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
New for 2020 The Goodtime Jr is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!
The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Silver, Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays. See below for specifications and choose colour from options box.
The Deering Saratoga Star is part of the Deering 'Tenbrooks' range of banjos. Crisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
New Artisan Goodtime 19 Fret Tenor banjo from Deering Banjos, San Diego USA. With newly designed inlays,fingerboard and headstock design. Updated from the Classic goodtime with the same superb build quality and playability . See below for detailed specifications
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Old Time Earl’ is an excellent open back banjo with a rock maple neck designed and set-up primarily for playing Old time, frailing and clawhammer styles. It is fitted with a Deering Renaissance head, Old Time nickel plated armrest and a USA ‘No-Knot’ tailpiece to give you that gentle, full depth of tone that is favoured by Old Time artists. Also fitted to this brilliant Old Time banjo is a set of hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings with phosphor bronze wound 3rd and 4th strings. It is a lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. See below for more details ...
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
New Artisan Goodtime banjo from Deering Banjos,San Diego USA. With newly designed inlays,fingerboard and headstock design. Updated from the Classic goodtime with the same superb build quality and playability . See below for detailed specifications
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
What a great looking banjo! The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Ebony Duke’ has a higher specification than the standard ‘Goodtime’ banjo. It is an excellent banjo with a USA rock maple neck set up for playing all styles, it is lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The depth of sound from the Ebony Duke is enhanced by the thicker Mylar Ebony Deering banjo head. The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre war Mastertone banjos. Please see below for more details.
- Made in the U.S.A
- 6 Years Warranty
- Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim
The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Drive-Duke’ Electro is a higher specification than the standard ‘Goodtime’ banjo. It is an excellent Electro Acoustic open back 'gigging' banjo with a rock maple neck set up for playing all styles. Please see more details below.