Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo
$1,189.00
The Deering Goodtime Six-R is a 6-string banjo tuned like a guitar (E A D G B E), with a maple resonator for stage volume, a radiused Pau Ferro fingerboard and a guitar style 1 11/16 inch nut. About 5.5 lbs. Made in Spring Valley, California. In stock, $1,189 with free shipping.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Banjitar
- Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 26-1/4"
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- USA
- Weight
- Approximately 5.5 lbs
Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo, Made in USA
The Deering Goodtime Six-R is a 6-string resonator banjo tuned like a guitar, with a 3-ply violin grade maple rim, a maple resonator and a radiused Pau Ferro fingerboard, handcrafted in Spring Valley, California. Same tuning and chord shapes as your guitar, with banjo tone and the extra projection of a resonator. 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 Goodtime Six-R?
The Six-R is the resonator version of Deering’s Goodtime Six, made for the stage. The resonator closes off the back of the rim and gives the sound a flat surface to bounce off, out toward the audience. Deering says the result is a fuller, clearer and more vibrant tone than the openback model.
It is built to complement the guitar, not replace it. If you play guitar, you can pick it up and play right away.
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 hex nuts. Goodtime armrest, 5/8 inch Goodtime Smile bridge and Deering’s patented Goodtime tailpiece. Nickel plated hardware and a hand rubbed polyurethane finish with carnauba wax.
In short: the Goodtime Six-R puts American-made banjo tone in a guitarist’s hands, with a resonator for volume, at about 5.5 lbs.
The Neck
Blonde rock maple neck with a comfortable D shape and a satin finish. Pau Ferro fingerboard with a 15 inch radius and classic block style pearloid inlays. 22 pressed in nickel silver frets. Dual action truss rod. Lexan polycarbonate nut at 1 11/16 inch width, the feel of a guitar neck. Six sealed geared tuners. 26 1/4 inch scale length.
The Resonator
3-ply poplar, poplar and maple resonator, unstained, with a satin finish and straight sidewalls, 13 7/8 inches across. Overall length 38 inches, about 5.5 lbs.
What’s Included
Deering eight year warranty. Deering six string banjo strings (10, 13, 17, 26w, 36w, 46w), tuned E A D G B E. 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. $1,189.
Call or text us at 404-218-8580 with any questions.
What is the difference between the Goodtime Six and the Goodtime Six-R?
The Six-R adds a maple resonator for more volume and projection, and a Pau Ferro fingerboard. The Goodtime Six is the lighter openback version, and we stock that too.
How is the Goodtime Six-R tuned?
Like a guitar: E A D G B E. Your guitar chord shapes work as they are.
Does this Six-R have a pickup?
No. This one is the acoustic model without a pickup.
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