Three years after the Goodtime revolutionized the banjo world, customers started asking for one with a resonator. They wanted the same fantastic playability, but with enough volume and projection to compete in a jam. In 1999, Deering delivered the Goodtime Two.
The heart of the Goodtime Two is the same 3-ply violin grade maple rim that makes the Goodtime Openback sing. Pair it with the 3-ply resonator, and the sound bounces forward instead of being absorbed by your body. The result is a rich, golden tone with a significant bump in volume — exactly what you need for bluegrass picking in a group setting.
The US Bronze powder finished two-piece flange surrounds the rim with sound holes that project the resonator’s output forward. The same slender rock maple neck, Art Deco inspired hardwood inlays, and maple fingerboard you find on the Openback carry over here. At 6 lbs — about the weight of a guitar — it is comfortable for long playing sessions and easy to travel with.
Deering builds every Goodtime Two by hand in Spring Valley, California, using the same tooling and crew that builds their professional instruments. If you want a great low-priced bluegrass banjo that plays correctly, sounds great in a jam, and is built to last, this is the one.
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 |
| Neck Shape | Comfortable “D” Shape |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Maple |
| Inlays | Art Deco Inspired Hardwood |
| Nut Width | 1 1/4″ |
| Nut Material | Lexan Polycarbonate |
| Frets | 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver |
| Tuners | Sealed Geared Tuners |
| 5th String Tuner | Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner |
| Rim | 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple |
| Rim Diameter | 11″ |
| Head | 11″ Top Frosted High Crown |
| Tension Hoop | Beveled Steel |
| Hooks & Nuts | 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts |
| Flange | Two Piece Goodtime Series |
| Armrest | Goodtime Armrest |
| Hardware Plating | US Bronze Powder Finish |
| Bridge | 5/8″ Goodtime Smile Bridge |
| Tailpiece | Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece |
| Resonator | 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple, Satin Finish, Straight Sidewalls, 13 7/8″ |
| Body Finish | Satin |
| Scale Length | 26 1/4″ |
| Overall Length | 38″ |
| Weight | Approx. 6 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 |































