Deering Goodtime Series Banjos

The Deering 'Goodtime Six' 6 String Guitar Banjo is the latest and long awaited edition to the superb Goodtime range. Perfectly shaped neck (with 2 way adjustable truss rod), same legendary Goodtime 3 ply violin grade maple pot and a superb tone make this one of the very best quality and affordable 'Banjitars' available. Fitted with Elixir extra light strings. See below for details and specifications.

The fabulous Deering Goodtime Ukulele Banjo in Concert Scale features a solid three ply 11" violin maple tone rim giving it a sweet full rich tone.

The Goodtime 2 Left Handed USA Built 5-String Banjo. Our best selling 5-string resonator (closed back)banjo. The Deering Goodtime 2 is built in California, USA. It is a rock maple banjo with a price tag that is incredible for a genuine USA built quality instrument! The heart of this banjo is the Three Ply Solid Violin Maple rim that provides you with stability and a great American banjo sound.

Introducing a new variation on Deering's most popular banjo, the look of the Goodtime Deco banjo is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s, featuring a distinct new 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, the Goodtime banjo is made in the U.S.A. It still has the playability and tone that the Goodtime banjo is famous for, and is light enough to bring with you anywhere.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis open back tenor banjo has a fast action 17 fret rock maple neck and violin maple tone rim. The 17 fret neck makes it easier to play, especially if you have 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 lighter weight, easy to handle, compact tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis EEG2-17 tenor banjo has a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. It has a fast action 17 fret rock maple neck and violin maple tone rim. The 17 fret neck makes it easier to play, especially if you have 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 easy to handle, tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

A long awaited FRETLESS BANJO from Deering, the makers of Americas finest banjos, with 6 year guarantee. Has three ply solid violin maple rim, hardwood bow tie inlays, fiddle shaped banjo headstock, fretless with frailing scoop ...

The new Goodtime G6SR banjo comes hot on the heels of the very popular Goodtime Six open back banjo, but with the addition of a radiused midnight maple finger board, and a maple resonator, for a significantly fuller, clearer and more vibrant tone.

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Picking Earl’ has a higher specification than the standard Goodtime 2. It is fitted with planetary geared Deering classic banjo tuner pegs and black inlaid side dot neck position markers. It is Ideal for bluegrass picking and is set up with Planetary Geared Tuners and Deering 5th String Capo Spikes. Please see below for more details.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, The Erin Doolin 19 fret 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 19 fret rock maple neck ...the choice of the professionals. 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.

The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana features a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, and the Midnight Maple fingerboardFurther details below...

The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana features a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, and the Midnight Maple fingerboard. This model features a frailing scoop but isn't pictured with it! Further details below...

The Goodtime Blackgrass Special features Deerings 2010 tone ring, 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! Fitted with the Deering 2010 steel tonering

The Deering Goodtime Leader Maple Prince has a higher specification than the standard Goodtime banjo. It is fitted with a set of back facing Planetary Geared Deering Classic banjo tuning pegs and inlaid black side dot neck position markers. It is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck and is set up for playing all styles, it is lightweight and easy to handle and carry for travelling if needed. The sound from this banjo is incredible! The three ply solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos.

New 2015 Deering Product...The Big Daddy! now available from Eagle Music. The long awaited Deering Goodtime Ukulele banjo with Resonator. Built with a solid three ply 11" violin maple tone rim giving it a sweet full rich tone. Please see below for specification details. Please see below for more details.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis EEG2-19 19 fret tenor banjo has a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. The 19 fret is the choice of the professionals, giving 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, tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

The best selling Deering Goodtime Special 5-string banjo is built in California, USA. It has a rock maple fast action neck. The heart of this banjo is the Three Ply Solid Violin Maple rim & heavy patented Deering steel tone ring that provides you with a powerful tone and exceptional volume.Please see below for specification details.

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.

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.

The Deering Goodtime Special Leader ‘Southern Queen’ Leader Model is a top of the range Goodtime Special Banjo Primarily designed and set-up for playing Old Time, Frailing and Clawhammer styles, but fine for all other banjo styles. It is an excellent open back banjo with a rock maple neck and is fitted with the Deering patent pending 20/10 steel tone ring. Please see below for more details.

The USA built Goodtime Leader open back tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and planetary geared tuners. Can be supplied tuned for playing jazz in CGDA, Irish music in GDAE or Chicago(guitar style)in DGBE. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. Please see below for specification.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, the Erin Ennis open back tenor banjo has a fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and violin maple tone rim.The 19 fret is the choice of the professionals, giving extra string sustain. Set-up and tuned to GDAE specifically with the correct strings for playing Irish music in tuning. This is an exceptional lighter weight, easy to handle, compact tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.

The USA built Goodtime 2 tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck and maple resonator. Can be supplied tuned for playing jazz in CGDA, Irish music in GDAE or Chicago(guitar style)in DGBE. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. Please see below for specification.

Made in the USA by Deering Banjos, The Erin Doolin EDGS-17 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. 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 easy to handle, tenor banjo that is excellent for session playing. Please see below for specification.