Deering Goodtime-GD Openback Banjo

The Deering Goodtime-G Openback is an American-made favourite that delivers real quality and playability at an accessible price point. At just 4 lbs, it's light enough for travel, outdoor playing, or a first banjo for someone just starting out, and its clear, vibrant tone and easy playability have made it a common recommendation from teachers and professionals around the world.

Crafted at the Deering Banjo factory in the USA, the Goodtime-G uses a durable natural maple build with a smooth satin finish. Its slim, fast-playing neck makes practice genuinely enjoyable, and the openback design gives it a traditional folk sound with sweet overtones. It's ideal for beginners and casual players after a reliable, easy-to-play banjo with real American craftsmanship behind it.

Features

• Lightweight design at just 4 lbs makes it ideal for travel, outdoor playing, or younger players.
• Openback construction delivers a clear, vibrant traditional folk tone with sweet overtones.
• Made in the USA at the Deering Banjo factory, built to the same standards as Deering's higher-end instruments.
• Natural maple construction with a smooth satin finish for a classic, understated look.
• Slim, fast-playing neck makes practice enjoyable and is recommended by teachers and professionals for beginners.

Specs

• Neck wood: Rock maple
• Neck shape: Comfortable "D" shape
• Stain: Natural maple
• Finish: Satin
• Nut width: 1 1/4"
• Nut material: Lexan polycarbonate
• Tuners: Sealed geared tuners
• 5th string tuner: Goodtime geared 5th string tuner
• Frets: 22 pressed-in nickel silver frets
• Inlays: Hardwood, Art Deco-inspired
• Rim: 3-ply violin grade maple, 11" diameter
• Head: 11" top frosted high crown
• Tension hoop: Beveled steel
• Hooks & nuts: 16 flat J-hooks with 9/32" nuts
• Armrest: US bronze powder finished Goodtime armrest
• Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering patented Goodtime tailpiece
• Finish (pot): Hand-rubbed polyurethane with carnauba wax
• Scale length: 26 1/4" (nut to bridge)
• Overall length: 37 1/2"
• Weight: Approx. 4.5 lbs