Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 17-Fret Tenor Banjo
$1,329.00
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.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Resonator Banjo
- Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 21"
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- USA
- Weight
- Approximately 5.5 lbs
Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 17-Fret Tenor Banjo, Made in USA
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two 17-Fret Tenor is a 4-string resonator tenor banjo with a 3-ply violin grade maple rim, a dark red mahogany stain and planetary tuners, handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. It has a 17 fret neck on a 21 inch scale and weighs about 5.5 lbs. 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 Geoff directly at (404) 218-8580 with any questions.
Why the Artisan Goodtime Two 17-Fret Tenor?
It is the Artisan Goodtime Two built as a tenor. The resonator gives it a bright, clear voice that projects, louder than an openback tenor. The 17 fret neck and 21 inch scale make it the more compact of the two Artisan tenors.
The Artisan dress is the same as the 5-string: dark red mahogany stain with white detailing, a Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays, and planetary tuners for smooth, fine tuning.
The Pot
3-ply violin grade maple rim, 11 inches across, with an 11 inch frosted high crown head. Beveled steel tension hoop with 16 flat J-hooks and 9/32 inch nuts. Two piece Goodtime flange, 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 Two 17-Fret Tenor is an American-made resonator tenor banjo with a 21 inch scale, at about 5.5 lbs.
The Neck
Rock maple neck with dark red mahogany stain and a satin finish. Midnight Maple fingerboard with vintage Artisan style inlays. 17 pressed in nickel silver frets. Lexan polycarbonate nut at 1 1/8 inch width. Planetary tuners. 21 inch scale length.
The Resonator
3-ply poplar, poplar and maple resonator in dark red mahogany stain with a satin finish and straight sidewalls, 13 7/8 inches across. Overall length 32 inches.
What’s Included
Deering eight year warranty. Deering loop end tenor strings (10, 16, 24w, 30w), tuned C G D A. Professional setup by our banjo tech Tara. Free shipping in the US. 7-day money-back guarantee.
Financing available: PayPal Pay in 4 on our website.
In stock and ready to ship. $1,329.
Call Geoff directly at (404) 218-8580 with any questions.
What is the scale length of the 17-fret tenor?
21 inches, nut to bridge. The 19-fret version has a 23 inch scale.
What tuning does it come in?
This one is set up in standard tenor tuning, C G D A. Deering also builds it for Irish tenor tuning, G D A E.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes. Deering handcrafts every Goodtime, the Artisan line included, in Spring Valley, California.
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