Deering Goodtime Special Chieftain Leader 17 Fret Short Scale Tenor Banjo
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.
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Description
Available in Irish tuning G D A E , Jazz C G D A or Chicago (guitar) Tuning D G B E Please use the options box to choose.
The three ply violin maple rim is the same quality as found on pre-war Mastertone banjos.See below for more details ...
All Deering Goodtime ‘Leader’ Banjos are unique and exclusive to Eagle Music UK, they are built by the same Craftmen, and with the same care and tooling that is used for building the top of the line USA Deering, Vega and Tenbrooks Banjos.
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
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Range / Series
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Goodtime Special
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Product Line
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Blonde Goodtime
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Eagles Own Exclusive Brands
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Leader
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Exclusivity
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Exclusive to Eagle Music
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Banjo Type
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4 String Banjo
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Number of Strings
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4 String
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Pot
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Pot Type
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Resonator
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Pot Diameter
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11"
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Pot Construction
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3 ply violin grade maple rim
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Tone Ring Fitted
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Yes
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Tone Ring Type
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Goodtime 2010 Steel Tone Ring
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Banjo Head Type
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White Smooth Top
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Crown Height
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High Crown (1/2")
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Tension Hoop
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Steel tension 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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Adjustable
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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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17
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Neck Inlays
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Goodtime Bow Tie Inlays
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Scale Length
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21" (535mm)
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Headstock
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Nut Material
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Synthetic
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Nut Width
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1 3/16" (30mm)
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Tuning Pegs
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Rear facing planetary tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Pearloid
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Finish
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Finish
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Satin
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Tuning
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Chicago DGBE , Irish GDAE , Jazz CGDA ,
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Other
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Overall Length
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35"
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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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6 lb
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