Deering Goodtime Series Banjos

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

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 ...

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

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 Leader ‘Maple Queen’ is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck designed and set-up primarily for playing Old time, frailing and clawhammer styles. It is fitted with a Deering Fiberskyn head 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 solid violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos. Please see below for more details.

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.

Note banjo show is right handed

The excellent Deering Goodtime Special Leader 5-string Open Back banjo with patent pending 20-10 steel tone ring, built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It has a rock maple neck set up for all banjo styles. this powerful banjo is excellent for old time music and all other banjos styles. Please see below for specification details.

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. Fitted with the excellent Kavanjo Pickup system ready for gigging or recording.

The best selling Deering Goodtime Plectrum Banjo. Built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It is rock maple banjo with a price tag that is very modest for a genuine USA built quality instrument. The heart of this banjo is the violin maple tone rim that provides you with stability and a great plectrum 'banjo' sound.

The fabulous Deering Goodtime Ukulele Banjo in Concert Scale with solid three ply 11" violin maple tone rim giving it a sweet full rich tone. Please see below for specifications.

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Carolina King' electro is our top of the range, highest specification Goodtime ‘Special’ Banjo, primarily designed for hard driving bluegrass and picking styles, also fitted with the superb Kavanjo pickup system. The set-up on this banjo is influenced by the Carolina King himself, Jens Kruger! It is an excellent natural maple closed back resonator banjo fitted with the NEW Deering patent pending 2010 tone ring. It has Deering railroad capo spikes fitted at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets to facilitate easy key changes for different tunings. Also fitted to this excellent banjo is a set of JK hand-crafted Eagle-Puretone strings. The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos.
Jens Kruger played this banjo at our 2010 ‘Banjo 1000’ event and was more than impressed at the power, punch and playability of this unique Deering ‘Goodtime’ Leader banjo.See below for more details ...

'The Classical' is our latest model featuring Aquila nylon banjo strings for a mellow, round and classical sound. It is fitted with a Knot-Less tailpiece to reduce the break angle between the bridge and rim of the banjo. This helps to create the beautiful, mellow tone. This banjo combines the feel of the new with the sound of the old. And can of course very easily be converted back to a standard steel strung 5 string. The Deering Goodtime Leader model 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. 

The Goodtime Limited Edition Bronze banjo is a limited release of the extremely popular Goodtime banjo. An elegant Gold Rubbed Bronze finish offers an extremely durable, low maintenance and completely hypoallergenic hardware option. The Limited Edition Bronze Goodtime is Made in America.

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.

The Goodtime Special DEco which features a tone ring and resonator, now has an updated look that is inspired by the American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s with its 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! The Goodtime Special banjos always feature a steel Goodtime tone ring which when matched with its resonator the tone of your banjo will be bright, crisp, and loud which is perfect for bluegrass playing. As with all of Deering banjos, this banjo is made in the U.S.A. by craftspeople who love and understand banjos!

Based on Deering’s hugely popular Artisan line of banjos, the A6S-R is tuned and played like a guitar, creating endless possibilities. This distinguished instrument captivates with its rich dark brown stain, exuding a timeless vintage vibe.

The excellent Deering Goodtime Special Leader 5-string Open Back banjo with patent pending 20-10 steel tone ring, built in Spring Valley, California, USA. It has a rock maple neck set up for all banjo styles. this powerful banjo is excellent for old time music and all other banjos styles. Please see below for specification details.

Head signed by the Kruger Brothers! This can obviously be replaced.

Used. Excellent condition. Supplied with gig bag.

The USA built Goodtime 19 Fret open back tenor banjo with fast action 19 fret rock maple neck. A great sounding USA hand-built 19 fret tenor banjo. 

This banjo is currently tuned Irish GDAE but can be tuned Jazz CGDA or Chicago DGBE, please choose tuning.

used. 'As New' condition. Supplied with Clareen ABS hard case.

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...

This listing is for a Left Handed Model (image show right handed)

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 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.

Used. Excellent condition. No case.