Deering Goodtime Special 17 Fret Short Scale Tenor Banjo

Deering
Code: GS-17
£999.00
RRP £1,140.00
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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.

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Key Features
Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A
6 Years Warranty
3 play maple rim
Quality 3 Ply Maple Rim

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Description

The Deering Goodtime Special 17 Fret short scale tenor banjo - with six year guarantee

As the worlds No.1 Dealership, we work closely with Greg and Janet at the USA Deering banjo company ...here is our Goodtime Special 17 Fret Tenor Banjo ...

The heart of the Goodtime Special Banjo is the three ply violin maple rim with heavy Deering Goodtime 20/10 tone ring producing an exceptional bright crisp tone...It is built with excellent quality nickel hardware and the Rock Maple neck sets up with a fast action.

The quality and design features include:-

    • Solid wood, 3 ply violin maple rim
    • Heavy Deering Goodtime USA 20/10 tone ring
    • Banjo 'fiddle' shaped traditional Deering headstock
    • Geared closed plate tuners - Set of four side facing
    • Hardwood 'Bow Tie' fingerboard inlays
    • Vega style armrest
    • Strung and tuned to G, D, A, E Irish or C G D A for standard tenor banjo players (Please use drop down box to choose tuning)

 Each banjo we supply is individually set up in our on-site Banjo Specialist Workshop here at Eagle Music. Any Banjo purchased from Eagle will be fully SET UP, checked for intonation and playability and tuned ready for playing straight out of the box! 

Specification

Brand Specifics

Range / Series
Goodtime Special
Product Line
Blonde Goodtime
Banjo Type
4 String Banjo
Number of Strings
4 String

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
3 ply violin grade maple rim
Tone Ring Fitted
Yes
Tone Ring Type
Goodtime 2010 Steel Tone Ring
Banjo Head Type
White Smooth Top
Crown Height
High Crown (1/2")
Tension Hoop
Steel tension hoop
Number of Hooks
16
Bridge
Deering Goodtime Smile Bridge 3 footed maple with ebony tip
Bridge Height
5/8"
Tailpiece
Deering Goodtime Patented Tailpiece
Armrest Fitted
Yes

Neck

Neck Material
Blonde slender rock maple neck
Fretboard
Maple
Number of Frets
17
Neck Inlays
Goodtime Bow Tie Inlays
Scale Length
21" (535mm)

Headstock

Nut Material
Synthetic
Nut Width
1 1/8″ (28.5mm)
Tuning Pegs
Closed geared side tuners
Tuner Buttons
Chrome

Finish

Finish
Satin
Tuning
Chicago DGBE , Irish GDAE , Jazz CGDA ,

Other

Overall Length
32″
Country of Manufacture
USA
Right or Left Handed
Right Handed
Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
None
Manufacturers Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Weight
5 lb

Customer reviews

5 / 5
1 review for Deering Goodtime Special 17 Fret Short Scale Tenor Banjo
Reviews.io customer reviews
Patrick Johnson
03/05/2022
Exactly what I wanted; good value for money.
Rated 5 out of 5

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