2011 Deering Goodtime Special Openback

- Have owned since new and was my 2nd openback. Great condition, used as a backup mainly. It currently has a pickup and strap that will be removed before sale.

About the rig:

The Classic Goodtime Special is an achievement not only in making a quality banjo but in keeping the cost down and providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made out of stable woods by skilled people who know how to make banjos that play right. Made with the best economy at the Deering Banjo factory in San Diego, California, this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully clear and rich tone.

Neck:

Slender Rock Maple Neck

Stained a Rich Brown

White dot inlays and Detailing

Planetary Tuners

Geared 5th String Tuner

Durable Satin Finish

Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th Frets

Pot:

3 ply Violin Grade Maple Rim

Stained Rich Brown

NEW Steel Goodtime Tone Ring

11 Frosted Top High Crown Head

Steel Tension Hoop

Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments

16 Bracket Shoes

16 Flat Hooks and 9/32 Hex Nuts

Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece

Nickel Plated Armrest

Nickel Plated Hardware

Tone:

Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.

Tuned:

G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Comes from the factory with light gauge strings: 9.5,11,14, 20W, 9.5 You can use medium strings on this banjo as well.

Dimensions:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4

Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4

Overall Instrument Length 38

Weight Approx. 8 lbs

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