Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback 5-String Banjo
$ 949.00
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.
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The Artisan Goodtime Openback is the banjo for players who want the vintage look and upgraded features of the Artisan line without the added weight and volume of a resonator.
The dark red mahogany stain gives this banjo the warm, rich appearance of a much older instrument. The midnight maple fingerboard features vintage artisan-style pearloid inlays that pop against the dark wood, and the Deering fiddle-shaped peghead is engraved with the Goodtime Artisan banner and ornate scrollwork. Planetary tuners with white pearloid buttons complete the vintage aesthetic and provide smooth, accurate tuning.
Underneath the stain is the same serious construction that makes every Goodtime a player’s instrument. The 3-ply violin grade maple rim delivers a rich, full, round tone with excellent note distinction. Spikes come installed at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets so you can play in multiple keys right out of the box. At only 4.5 lbs, it is lightweight enough to travel with and convenient enough to keep by your easy chair for hours of practice.
The Artisan Goodtime Openback is equally at home in old-time jams, clawhammer sessions, and anywhere you want the warm, intimate tone of an openback banjo with upgraded features and vintage style.
Handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. Deering has been building banjos in the USA since 1975.
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.
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Deering dealer. Questions? Call Geoff directly at (404) 218-8580.
Specifications:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Neck Wood | Rock Maple (Dark Red Mahogany Stain) |
| Neck Shape | Comfortable “D” Shape |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Midnight Maple |
| Inlays | Vintage Artisan Style Pearloid |
| Nut Width | 1 1/4″ |
| Nut Material | Lexan Polycarbonate |
| Frets | 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver |
| Tuners | Planetary Tuners |
| 5th String Tuner | Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner |
| Spikes | Installed at 7, 9, and 10 |
| Rim | 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple |
| Rim Diameter | 11″ |
| Head | 11″ Frosted Top High Crown |
| Tension Hoop | Beveled Steel |
| Hooks & Nuts | 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts |
| Armrest | Goodtime Armrest |
| Hardware Plating | Nickel |
| Bridge | 5/8″ Goodtime Smile Bridge |
| Tailpiece | Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece |
| Body Finish | Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane |
| Scale Length | 26 1/4″ |
| Overall Length | 38″ |
| Weight | Approx. 4.5 lbs |
| Tuning | g, D, G, B, D (Standard G) |
| Strings | Deering Light Gauge (10, 11, 13, 21w, 10) |
| Warranty | 8-Year Limited Warranty |
| Made In | Spring Valley, California, USA |
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