Deering Banjos
Deering Banjos are handcrafted in Spring Valley, California, the largest American-made banjo manufacturer since 1975. Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Deering dealer. Every Deering we sell ships free with a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara and spikes installed at your preferred fret positions at no extra charge.
Models range from the Goodtime beginner banjo to professional-grade Golden Era and Tenbrooks instruments. Deering’s lifetime warranty is included on all new professional models (8-year limited on the Goodtime series). Call Geoff at (404) 218-8580 to discuss any Deering model; we can order anything in their lineup.
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The Deering Goodtime Two adds a resonator to the beloved Goodtime platform for more volume and projection. 3-ply violin grade maple rim paired with a 3-ply maple resonator produces a rich, golden bluegrass tone. Art Deco inspired hardwood inlays. US Bronze powder finished flange and hardware. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. In stock, with free insured shipping and a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. No case included. Made in the USA.
The most recommended banjo by banjo teachers. 3-ply violin grade maple rim, Art Deco hardwood inlays, only 4.5 lbs. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $599 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA. 7-day guarantee.
A used 2003 Deering John Hartford five-string banjo in excellent condition, with 22 frets, the standard flange, a grenadillo tone ring and the abalone Hartford nameplate. Set up by our banjo technician Tara, with a hardshell case.
A brand-new Deering Sierra in the maple configuration, Deering's most popular professional banjo for over thirty years. Quartersawn maple neck, A-grade ebony fingerboard, and the Deering -06 bell bronze tone ring for a bright, cutting bluegrass tone. Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty, professionally set up by our banjo tech Tara, and shipped in a hardshell case with free US shipping.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback is the vintage-inspired upgrade to the classic Goodtime. Dark red mahogany stain, midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan pearloid inlays, planetary tuners, and spikes at 7, 9, and 10. Nickel hardware. At only 4.5 lbs, it is lightweight enough to travel with and comfortable enough for hours of practice. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $949 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Special combines vintage aesthetics with the brighter, richer tone of the Goodtime Special steel tone ring. Dark red mahogany stain, midnight maple fingerboard with vintage artisan pearloid inlays. Planetary tuners, spikes installed, nickel hardware. Clearly louder than the Goodtime Two, great for playing in a band. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. $1,599 with free shipping and professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Made in the USA.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 17-fret tenor: a 4-string resonator tenor banjo with a 21 inch scale, dark red mahogany stain, a Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays and planetary tuners. About 5.5 lbs, tuned C G D A. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock, $1,329 with free shipping.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 19-fret tenor: a 4-string resonator tenor banjo with a 23 inch scale, dark red mahogany stain, a Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays and planetary tuners. About 5.5 lbs, tuned C G D A. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock, $1,329 with free shipping.
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two is the Goodtime Two resonator banjo dressed up: dark red mahogany stain, a Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays, and planetary tuners. Same 3-ply violin grade maple rim, about 6.5 lbs. Made in Spring Valley, California. $1,329 with free shipping.
This is a pre-order. Deering has this banjo scheduled to ship to us in mid-October 2026. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before it ships.
The Deering Calico is a premium curly maple bluegrass banjo: AA grade curly maple neck in honey amber, AAA ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl scroll inlays, the Deering -06- bell bronze tone ring, glued-in frets and a tapered resonator for projection. About 11 lbs, made in Spring Valley, California, with a Deering lifetime warranty. $5,999 with free shipping.
This is a pre-order. Deering has this banjo scheduled to ship to us in early October 2026. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before it ships.
The Deering Eagle II carries Deering's patented Twenty-Ten brass tone ring, developed by Greg Deering and Jens Kruger, for a rich midrange with good bass and treble. A resonator banjo that works for both bluegrass and clawhammer. Quartersawn maple neck in Eagle Red, about 10 lbs, made in Spring Valley, California, with a Deering lifetime warranty. $3,299 with free shipping.
The Deering G.D.L. (Greg Deering Limited): quartersawn curly English walnut neck, burl walnut resonator, hand-set abalone trim, AAA ebony fingerboard and the Deering -06 20-hole bell bronze tone ring. About 11 lbs, hardshell case included. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock, $7,249 with free shipping.