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Deering Boston 5 String Banjo

Deering

$ 2,299.00 $ 2,499.00

Serial Number: AC80
Weight: 10.0lbs

NECK:

Mahogany - Now Available in Maple
Slender Deering Neck Shape
Guitar style tuners - (Planetary Tuners available as an option)
Geared 5th String Tuner
Seed and Vine Maple and Pearloid Inlays
Satin Finish
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT:

Nickel Plated and Durable 3/16″ Steel Rim
Beveled Tension Hoop
11″ Frosted Top Medium Crown Head
Nickel Plated Traditional Style Zinc Flange
5/8″ Maple/Ebony Deering Smile Bridge
24 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts
24 Bracket Shoes
Nickel Plated Hardware
Deering Truetone Tailpiece
Butterfly 24 Piece Flange
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments

RESONATOR:

Mahogany
Trimmed in White
Straight Sidewalls
Satin Finish

Includes a Deering Hardshell Case

TONE:

Has the sweet sound of mahogany with less sustain than a maple or walnut banjo. Crisp highs and good bass response with less overtones than many banjos. Easy to play with clarity of note separation. Great for recording.

TUNED:

g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

STRINGS

Comes with Deering 5-String Light Gauge Banjo Strings tuned to in standard G tuning (G,D,G,B,D)
Gauges: 10 11 13 21w 10
End Type: Loop

DIMENSIONS:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Resonator diameter 13 7/8″
Overall Instrument Length 38″
Weight Approx. 9.6 lbs

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Deering Goodtime Artisan Americana Banjo

Deering

$ 879.00 $ 959.00

The Goodtime Artisan Americana™ features a 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. The Artisan version of the Goodtime Americana features a rich brown stain, planetary banjo tuners, and the Midnight Maple fingerboard. 

Weight: 4.6lbs

Played with an old time style technique, the Goodtime Artisan Americana is reminiscent of banjos from a period when larger rims were more prevalent which makes the 12” a great setup for playing old time music. A traditional 11” banjo with a frosted top head has a far brighter sound and will “cut” more. Since the combination of the Grand 12” rim and the Renaissance head makes for a wonderfully laid back sound in comparison, the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the a lead instrument role.

The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos embodies Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. It is a never ending quest that Deering pursues every single day.

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Goodtime Planetary Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 12"
Tone Ring:
Head: 12″ Renaissance Medium Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 12"
Overall Instrument Length: 37 3/4"
Weight Approx.: 4.5 lbs

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Strings
String gauges: 10, 11, 13, 21w, 10
Tuned: G, D, G, B, D
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime G6S 6-String Banjo

Deering

$ 799.00

The Goodtime Six was not designed to replace the guitar, but rather complement it. It affords guitarists the chance to play what they already know with unimaginably creative results. The Goodtime Six is a 6 string, steel string banjo, that tunes like a guitar and features a fast, sleek, and comfortable guitar style neck that feels like an old friend.  

Weight: 4.8lbs

The Goodtime Six was not designed to replace the guitar, but rather complement it. It affords guitarists the chance to play what they already know with unimaginably creative results.

The Goodtime Six is a 6 string, steel string banjo, that tunes like a guitar and features a fast, sleek, and comfortable guitar style neck that feels like an old friend. The Goodtime Six harnesses Deering’s 41 years of banjo know how to put a much needed quality American made 6 string banjo within reach of any guitarist looking to add an authentic banjo sound to their arsenal without breaking the bank.

The Goodtime 6 features an 11” 3-ply violin grade maple rim with a frosted top head for a traditional banjo snap.

SPECS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape:
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Truss Rod: Dual Action Truss Rod
Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Maple Fingerboard With a 15” Radius

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Head: 11″ Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
Flange: Two Piece Goodtime Series Flange
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Tailpiece: Goodtime Six Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 37 1/2"

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Six String Banjo Strings
String gauges: 10, 13, 17, 26w, 36w, 46w
Comes tuned: E, A, D, G, B, E
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime Jr. Banjo - Chevy Orange

Deering

$ 499.00 $ 579.00

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

Made in America. Easy to play! Durable and easy to maintain! The Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently.

Weight: 4.0lbs

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

As you play the 19 fret, 23" scale Goodtime Jr., the medium strings offer both physical and tonal balance across the necks shorter scale, which also makes this banjo a perfect travel or camping companion.

Fans of the Goodtime banjos will also be happy to know that Junior retains the groundbreaking 3-ply violin grade maple rim, which has been key in helping the Goodtime sound so good for so many players.

Don't settle for an average time. Have a Goodtime.

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain:
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Geared Sealed Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring:
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel with choice of tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod in Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 23"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 35"
Weight Approx.: 4 lbs

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Medium Gauge Strings
String gauges: 10, 12, 16, 24w, 10
Comes tuned: G, D, G, B, D
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime Jr. Banjo - Seawater Teal

Deering

$ 499.00 $ 579.00

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

Made in America. Easy to play! Durable and easy to maintain! The Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently.

Weight: 4.2lbs

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

As you play the 19 fret, 23" scale Goodtime Jr., the medium strings offer both physical and tonal balance across the necks shorter scale, which also makes this banjo a perfect travel or camping companion.

Fans of the Goodtime banjos will also be happy to know that Junior retains the groundbreaking 3-ply violin grade maple rim, which has been key in helping the Goodtime sound so good for so many players.

Don't settle for an average time. Have a Goodtime.

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain:
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Geared Sealed Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring:
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel with choice of tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod in Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 23"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 35"
Weight Approx.: 4 lbs

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Medium Gauge Strings
String gauges: 10, 12, 16, 24w, 10
Comes tuned: G, D, G, B, D
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime Jr. Banjo - Silver

Deering

$ 499.00 $ 579.00

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

Made in America. Easy to play! Durable and easy to maintain! The Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently.

Weight: 4.2lbs

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

As you play the 19 fret, 23" scale Goodtime Jr., the medium strings offer both physical and tonal balance across the necks shorter scale, which also makes this banjo a perfect travel or camping companion.

Fans of the Goodtime banjos will also be happy to know that Junior retains the groundbreaking 3-ply violin grade maple rim, which has been key in helping the Goodtime sound so good for so many players.

Don't settle for an average time. Have a Goodtime.

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain:
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Geared Sealed Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring:
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel with choice of tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod in Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 23"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 35"
Weight Approx.: 4 lbs

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Medium Gauge Strings
String gauges: 10, 12, 16, 24w, 10
Comes tuned: G, D, G, B, D
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime Jr. Banjo - Sinbad Purple

Deering

$ 499.00 $ 579.00

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

Made in America. Easy to play! Durable and easy to maintain! The Goodtime banjo produces a vibrant ringing tone from its natural finished violin grade maple rim. At only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and to travel with conveniently.

Weight: 4.2lbs

The Goodtime Jr. it is a shorter scale version of its famous Goodtime Openback sibling, making it the perfect beginner banjo for kids or players of smaller stature who are looking to add a splash of fun to their playing!

The iconic blonde maple aesthetic of the Goodtime banjos is accented in a choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal appointments, including the tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod, as well as beautiful matching fret marker inlays.

As you play the 19 fret, 23" scale Goodtime Jr., the medium strings offer both physical and tonal balance across the necks shorter scale, which also makes this banjo a perfect travel or camping companion.

Fans of the Goodtime banjos will also be happy to know that Junior retains the groundbreaking 3-ply violin grade maple rim, which has been key in helping the Goodtime sound so good for so many players.

Don't settle for an average time. Have a Goodtime.

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK

Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape
Stain:
Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 1/4"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Tuners: Geared Sealed Tuners
5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
Frets: 19 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets

POT

Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring:
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel with choice of tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod in Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

DIMENSIONS

Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 23"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 35"
Weight Approx.: 4 lbs

STRINGS, TUNING, ETC.

Comes strung with Deering Medium Gauge Strings
String gauges: 10, 12, 16, 24w, 10
Comes tuned: G, D, G, B, D
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

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Deering Goodtime Openback 5-String Banjo - Maple

Deering

$ 499.00 $ 599.00

Teachers and professionals around the world recommend the Goodtime banjo for greater success in learning to play.

BANJO SPECS

NECK:

Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
Sealed Geared Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead

POT:

11" Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Steel Tension Hoop
11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head
5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Durable Satin Finish
Openback

TONE:

Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

STRINGS:

Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Banjo Strings

TUNED:

G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning.
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

DIMENSIONS:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2″
Weight Approx.4.5 lbs
Triangle Goodtime Box for Carrying
Gig bag or Hardshell Case sold separately

WARRANTY:

6 year warranty

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Deering Goodtime Openback Banjo

Deering

$ 489.00 $ 549.00

Easy traveling and very affordable!
If you want a top quality reasonably priced banjo, this is the one. It's made right here in America at the Deering Banjo factory. The Goodtime openback banjo weighs only 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, or taking to the beach. It provides a vibrant singing banjo tone. The Goodtime banjo is light enough for children to hold and play and is the perfect banjo for a child to start out with. More people succeed in learning to play when they start out on a Goodtime banjo.

The slender, fast-playing rock maple neck and birch and maple rim create a sparkling, sweet banjo sound with easy adjustability to keep it sounding and playing great. Geared tuners make tuning easy. Standard 11" head.

Teachers and professionals around the world recommend the Goodtime banjo.

Tone:
Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning.
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Case sold separately.

FEATURES
Neck:

Blond Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
Sealed Geared Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead

Pot:

Blond 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Steel Tension Hoop
11" Frosted Top High Crown Head
5/8" Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32" Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Durable Satin Finish
Openback
Case sold separately

SPECIFICATIONS

Goodtime Banjo
Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4"
Rim diameter 11"
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2"
Weight Approx.4.5lb.

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Deering Goodtime Two Banjo with Resonator

Deering

$ 729.00 $ 839.00

Made in America. A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime Two. We make it here in the USA, at the Deering shop with the same tooling we use to make the top of the line banjos.  

Weight: 5.0lbs

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. Designed for success, the Goodtime banjos are the lowest priced American made banjos. They are so good many professionals have recorded with Goodtime banjos.

The Goodtime Two weighs 6 lbs - about the weight of a guitar. The Goodtime Two has a natural blonde maple with a satin finish to protect it. The rich, golden tone and the reverberation off the resonator sound great. You can definitely tell a volume difference between open back and a Goodtime Two. The sound waves aren't getting trapped between you and the banjo, which makes a pretty big difference. If you want a great low priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, this is the best buy on the market!

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Deering Goodtime Two Banjo with Resonator

Deering

$ 729.00 $ 839.00

Made in America. A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime Two. We make it here in the USA, at the Deering shop with the same tooling we use to make the top of the line banjos.  

Weight: 6.2lbs

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. Designed for success, the Goodtime banjos are the lowest priced American made banjos. They are so good many professionals have recorded with Goodtime banjos.

The Goodtime Two weighs 6 lbs - about the weight of a guitar. The Goodtime Two has a natural blonde maple with a satin finish to protect it. The rich, golden tone and the reverberation off the resonator sound great. You can definitely tell a volume difference between open back and a Goodtime Two. The sound waves aren't getting trapped between you and the banjo, which makes a pretty big difference. If you want a great low priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, this is the best buy on the market!

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