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Deering Goodtime 2 Resonator Banjo with Hard Case

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Features

  • 11 Frosted Top High Crown Head
  • Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
  • 3-ply Violin Grade Goodtime Maple Rim
  • 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Includes a Gig bag

Description

A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime 2. It's made here in the USA, at the Deering shop with the same tooling used to make the top of the line banjos. Greg Deering designed the Goodtime banjos because there were no low priced banjos of enough quality for people to actually learn on without difficulty or giving up. He remembers what it was like to want a good banjo and not be able to afford one, so his gift to others is the Goodtime banjo line.

Brand: Gator


Color: Natural


Item dimensions L x W x H: 44 x 20 x 7 inches


Top Material Type: Maple


Back Material Type: Maple


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Banjo


Item Weight: 14 Pounds


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 4


Item Weight: 14 pounds


Product Dimensions: 44 x 20 x 7 inches


Item model number: Goodtime 2 BUNDLE


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 6, 2014


Back Material: Maple


Color Name: Natural


Top Material: Maple


Number of Strings: 4


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    • Beautiful, Bright Tone, Solid Construction, Easy Action, Lightweight.
Review Image by M. Beaumier M. Beaumier
I bought this banjo about a month and a half ago after agonizing over what banjo to get, how much to spend. Finally a redditor just told me to get a deering goodtime 2, and I pulled the trigger. This banjo is lovely. I've been playing it every day , and the tone is so rich, warm, and bright. The action is really nice - I never have to push too hard on the fretboard to get a nice sound. Maybe the frets are a tiny, tiny bit too high or something, because I actually get a bit of tone distortion if I push too hard, but I think this is unavoidable with a fretted instrument. The sound is really good, I can't emphasize this enough. The tuning can be a little squirrely sometimes, every day I have to re-tune because it fluctuates just a tad (maybe from humidity/temp, hard to say) but I will say that the tuning fluctuates in the 'same direction' - so even if I didn't retune, the instrument would sound fine by itself. I went to a music store after purchasing this banjo to try out other banjos, and I think in general, this banjo's tone is so good, it compares to much more expensive banjos; yet somehow this instrument feels like half the weight of some of the other resonator banjos I tried. The resonator on this banjo can be detached with some phenageling, and I think the instrument is identical to a deering goodtime if you do this. Some banjo players will holler than you have to have a built in resonator if you're going to call it a bluegrass banjo, and if you detach the resonator, you don't automatically have a clawhammer banjo, but I think the detachable resonator gives the new banjo player a convenient way to experiment with different sounds without having to buy two banjos. I think this banjo looks great, sounds great. You're going to love it long past your beginner days, and I hear for some, its the only banjo they ever own. I could see myself upgrading someday, or maybe just upgrading the tuning machines, but I'm really happy right now. The case quality included here is great - nothing mind blowing, but there's a nice compartment inside under the neck to store stuff like a capo, spare picks, a tuner, etc. The interior is soft and padded, I feel like I could drop the banjo in the case by a couple feet, and it would survive. The outer pocket on the case is easily voluminous to store sheet music and several music books - I think you could fit an inch thick stack of music in there if you wanted and still close the pocket. I'm just happy to have a hard case included with this banjo - I suppose I might go for something a little sexier looking if I ever walked around outside with a case, but its super nice just to have something protective to put the banjo in on the way to lessons. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019 by M. Beaumier M. Beaumier
    • American Quality
I'm an old beginner banjo player. For a couple of months I used a Fender banjo to take lessons. It's a 20 year old banjo and not made by Fender any longer. I found out that I can learn to play. No talent, but I play for my enjoyment and I love playing! I decided to see what other banjos were available. I wanted American made, light weight, easy playability and great tone. I did 3 days of researching banjo brands. I found Deering. I talked to my instructor and he recommended the Deering brand as top quality, made in California and the top beginners banjo, the Goodtime II. When it arrived from UPS it was incredibly well protected for shipping. It took a while to get the banjo case unpacked. The case is a hard case, very sturdy, yet not heavy. Inside, the Goodtime II was wrapped, too. Trust me, this thing would survive getting run over by a Semi and survive!! Once released from packing is a very nice looking blonde banjo. It's incredibly light for a resonator banjo. Under 7 lbs. I tuned it and was struck by the tone. Bright, loud with a nice ring. It's not an ornate banjo. It's beautiful in the simplicity. It is easy to play. Sounds great, has a 6 year factory warranty and if you are talented you won't have to buy a newer banjo unless you want to spend $1,000 or much more on a professional quality banjo. I cannot recommend this banjo high enough! It is quality that you can feel and hear. If you're serious about learning to play the banjo, this is the banjo for you. American made. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2019 by Rev Doc
    • Great banjo!
Got this banjo today with the hard -shell case and the product was packed very well with no damage. The bridge on the banjo was lying flat but after setting the bridge according to Deering specifications, the banjo has a really nice tone and is light and easy to pick and fret. Very pleased with this banjo and would recommend a Deering banjo to anyone wanting a high - quality banjo. Made in the USA, nothing better! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022 by robert byrd
    • Looks great, sounds better!
Review Image by C.Mabe C.Mabe
I was very skeptical about ordering a $600+ instrument on Amazon, but I knew Deering was a good name and the reviews were good so I took a chance. I am very pleased with what I got. The banjo itself is very well made and, once it took it to the music store to tune and adjust the bridge, it sounds wonderful. The banjo is a beautiful blond maple with nickle plated parts. To my surprise, the case included was very nice and perfect for this banjo. It even has a compartment for your picks and tuner. All in all I'm very pleased and look forward to playing this for years! *Remember that this is shipped and there is a slight chance of damage as with anything shipped. If it comes damaged fret not, they will replace it for you!* ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018 by C.Mabe C.Mabe
    • Beautiful banjo
I just got mine yesterday and it is beautiful and in perfect condition! I can’t speak to sound quality as I’m a complete beginner and am going to learn how to play. It was easy to tune and sounds great though. I wanted a good instrument and purchased this one because of the glowing reviews on Amazon and on other banjo sites. The Deering website contains a wealth of information including lessons and helpful tips. I didn’t expect much for the included case but it seems to be heavy duty, well made and well padded. The banjo fits perfectly. All in all I’m thrilled with my purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019 by R. MCBRIDE
    • won't stay in tune
Wrote to deering, they sent me a banjo care guide. Probably trade it in on something other brand.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024 by Neil J. Arrigale

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