Special means it has our patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring – The Goodtime Special Openback banjo produces a more powerful and brighter tone because it is made with their patented steel tone ring.
This is the lowest priced Deering banjo made with a tone ring. The openback style makes it suitable for clawhammer or frailing styles of playing, while the increased brightness and volume is a wonderful surprise to players who play in the more traditional bluegrass style of play.
Left-hand model also available. (GOODTIME-GOL)

Features
- Head: 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
- Neck Wood: Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
- Rim: 11″ Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
- Style: 5-String Openback Banjo with Tone Ring
- Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring
- Made in USA
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Goodtime Openback Banjos
NECK:
- Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
- 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
- Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
- Sealed Geared Tuners
- Geared 5th String Tuner
- Durable Satin Finish
- Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
POT:
- 11″ Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
- Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring
- Steel Tension Hoop
- 11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
- 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
- 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
- 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
- Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
- Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
- Durable Satin Finish
TONE:
Louder projection and clarity from the tone ring of a full bodied tone.
STRINGS:
Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Banjo Strings
TUNED:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning.
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
DIMENSIONS:
- Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
- Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
- Rim Diameter 11″
- Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2″
- Weight Approx. 6.5 lbs
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.