Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana 5-String Openback Banjo
$999.00
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana is a 5-string openback banjo on a 12 inch rim with a 12 inch Renaissance head, a dark red mahogany stained neck, a midnight maple fingerboard and planetary tuners, built for old time playing. About 4.5 lbs. Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. In stock with free shipping.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Openback Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 26-1/4"
- Made In
- USA
- Weight
- Approximately 4.5 lbs
Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana 5-String Openback Banjo, Made in USA
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Americana is a 5-string openback banjo with a 12 inch, 3-ply violin grade maple rim, a 12 inch Renaissance head and a rock maple neck in a dark red mahogany stain, handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. Deering built it for old time playing. In stock now at Banjo Warehouse, an authorized Deering dealer in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Every Deering we sell receives a professional setup by our banjo tech Tara before shipping. Your banjo arrives ready to play. Free shipping anywhere in the US. 7-day money-back guarantee.
Call or text us at 404-218-8580 with any questions.
Why the Artisan Goodtime Americana?
The Americana is the Deering Goodtime built on a 12 inch rim. Deering says the 12 inch rim gives a stronger bass response and a warmer tone, and the Renaissance head adds to that fullness. Compared with a standard 11 inch banjo, it has a more laid back sound, so it suits backing up a singer or another instrument more than playing lead.
The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana adds a dark red mahogany stain, Goodtime planetary tuners and a midnight maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays.
The Pot
3-ply violin grade maple rim, 12 inches across, with a 12 inch Renaissance medium crown head. Beveled steel tension hoop with 16 flat J-hooks and 9/32 inch hex nuts. Goodtime armrest, 5/8 inch Goodtime Smile bridge and Deering’s patented Goodtime tailpiece. Nickel plated hardware and a hand finished satin polyurethane finish.
In short: the Artisan Goodtime Americana is an American-made 12 inch openback banjo with a laid back sound for old time playing and backing a singer, at about 4.5 lbs.
The Neck
Rock maple neck with a comfortable D shape, a dark red mahogany stain and a satin finish. Midnight maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays. 22 pressed in nickel silver frets. Lexan polycarbonate nut at 1 1/4 inch width. Goodtime planetary tuners and a Goodtime geared 5th string tuner. Spikes installed at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets. 26 1/4 inch scale length. Overall length 37 3/4 inches, about 4.5 lbs.
What’s Included
Deering eight year warranty. Deering light gauge strings (10, 11, 13, 21w, 10), tuned G D G B D, and it can be tuned to other tunings. Spikes installed at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Free shipping in the US. 7-day money-back guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Artisan Goodtime Americana and the Goodtime Americana?
The Artisan version adds a dark red mahogany stain, Goodtime planetary tuners and a midnight maple fingerboard. Both are 5-string openback banjos with a 12 inch rim and a 12 inch Renaissance head, made in the USA.
Is the Artisan Goodtime Americana good for old time banjo?
Yes. Deering built it for old time playing. The 12 inch rim and Renaissance head give it a more laid back sound than a standard 11 inch banjo, which suits backing up a singer or another instrument.
Does the Artisan Goodtime Americana come with spikes?
Yes. Spikes come installed at the 7th, 9th and 10th frets.
Is the Artisan Goodtime Americana made in the USA?
Yes. Deering makes the Goodtime line in Spring Valley, California.
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