Resonator-equipped Banjo, American Pastoral Motif
Deering’s Goodtime banjos are the embodiment of US-made value, performance, and aesthetic. In the classic Goodtime tradition, this Goodtime Two 5-string banjo sports a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, hard-rock maple neck, and a 3-ply poplar/maple resonator — truly premium-grade tonewoods that, when combined with the tone ring-free design, supply a bright, focused, and treble-tinged response that Sweetwater's banjo enthusiasts find suits bluegrass environments well. Top-notch hardware adorns the Goodtime Two 5-string banjo from head to toe, including Deering’s rock-solid Goodtime Tailpiece, a beveled steel tension hoop, 16 flat J-hooks, and a stable set of sealed gear guitar-style tuners. Finally, an astonishing set of hardwood inlays and bronze powder-finished hardware seals the deal, confirming the Goodtime series’ traditional yet elegant rustic charm.
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Heavy-duty Deering hardware
While the Goodtime series of instruments represents the company’s entry point into American-made banjos, Deering spared no expense when decking out the hardware. First and foremost, the Goodtime Two sports four sealed geared tuners on the peghead — ideal for crossover guitarists — and a traditional Goodtime Geared 5th-string tuner, providing remarkable tuning stability across all five strings. Next, the rim’s 16 flat J-hooks, Deering Goodtime Tailpiece, and coordinator rods are a breeze to tweak and adjust to your preferred setup while also bolstering this banjo’s tone. A tribute to the era where the banjo reigned supreme, each instrument sports intricate hardwood inlays, an equally classic motif on the peghead, and an understated bronze powder finish, striking a perfect balance between industrial and extravagant. You also get a Deering Goodtime smile bridge, which is capped with a dense ebony top for a lightning-quick attack and enhanced responsiveness.
Premium-grade maple construction
Deering’s Goodtime banjos boast a distinctive all-maple tonewood construction from top to bottom. A 3-ply premium violin-grade maple rim and 3-ply maple/poplar resonator grant this Goodtime banjo a bright, crisp, and friendly response, with ample note-to-note definition and bluegrass-approved projection. Plus, the standard Goodtime series’ lack of a tone ring produces a pleasantly woody response, flush with rich overtones. It’s all finished with a slender D-shaped hard rock maple neck — a timber so stout and stable that it doesn’t require additional reinforcement or a truss rod to remain straight as an arrow! Lastly, a hand-rubbed polyurethane with a carnauba wax finish supplies a slick, almost frictionless feel when sliding around the neck.
Deering: decades of banjo excellence
From professional-grade parts and exciting accessories to an impressive range of banjo series befitting players of all calibers, Deering is heralded as “The Great American Banjo Company” — and for good reason! Since 1975, Deering has shown an unrivaled dedication to top-tier American-made quality and innovation in the banjo domain. Today, Sweetwater is proud to walk alongside Deering — but we aren’t alone! Numerous bluegrass, folk, and country stars spanning the past and present, including Scott Avett, Keith Urban, and Jeff DaRosa, have engaged in the Deering banjo revelry. Are you ready to join the ranks?
Deering Goodtime Two Features:
- Deering’s classic American-made Goodtime series of banjos
- 3-ply poplar/maple resonator supplies a more focused tone and superior projection compared to an open-back banjo
- 3-ply violin-grade maple rim offers a bright, crisp, and responsive snap
- Remarkably stable hard-rock maple neck and fingerboard shaped into a slender D profile
- 4 Guitar-style sealed geared tuners and a traditional Goodtime geared 5th-string tuner
- 11-in. top-frosted high crown head, beveled steel tension hoop, and 16 flat J-hooks
- Hardwood inlays and classic motif on the peghead
- Heavy-duty bronze powder finish on the hardware and armrest
- Goodtime Tailpiece provides easy adjustability and quick string changes
- Special alloy coordinator rod provides stability without interfering with the rim’s natural resonance
