Includes Free Access Stage 3 Hardshell Banjo Case
The Deering Artisan Goodtime Special is a high-quality, American-made banjo that's perfect for beginners. This model stands out with its vintage-inspired design and powerful tone. Unlike other Goodtime models, it features a wood resonator and a flathead tone ring, which gives it a louder, more vibrant sound that's great for playing with a band.
The banjo's look is enhanced by a rich brown stain, a Deering fiddle-shaped peghead, and planetary tuners. The Midnight Maple fingerboard and vintage Artisan inlays add to its classic appearance. It's tuned to an open G chord and comes with 5th-string capo spikes already installed on the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets, making it easy to play in other keys.
When you purchase this banjo, you'll get more than just the instrument. We include a comprehensive package of free accessories and resources to help you get started right away.
Access Stage 3 Hardshell Case: Protect your banjo with this durable, deluxe hard-shell case.
Beginner Banjo Kit: This kit includes a 64-page spiral-bound book, a DVD, two CDs, banjo picks, a clip-on tuner, a spare set of strings, and a banjo strap.
Professional Setup: Your banjo will be professionally set up before it ships, so it's ready to play right out of the box.
5th String Capo Spikes: These are pre-installed on the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets.
Lifetime Platinum Lesson Site Access: Get free, unlimited access to our online banjo lessons.
Deering Head Tightening Wrench: This essential tool is included so you can easily make adjustments.
Free US Shipping: Shipping within the US is on us. We also offer a $30 shipping credit for international, Alaska, and Hawaii orders.
No Extra Charge for Left-Handed Models: If you're a left-handed player, you can order a left-handed model at no additional cost.
As an authorized dealer for all Deering banjo models, we can offer the best possible price. Please call us at 1-866-322-6567 for any questions, a price quote, or a price match.
Banjoteacher.com offers complete professional banjo set-up FREE.
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Comes with a FREE Access Stage 3 Deluxe Hardshell Banjo Case
Also FREE - Special Banjo Head Tightening T wrench
These are not a standard size and are sold separately by Deering for $10.95.
We buy them and include it free at BanjoTeacher.com with any Deering Banjo.
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Beginner Banjo Package - FREE WITH THIS BANJO - BanjoTeacher.com Beginner Package
Our Beginner Banjo Package includes a Comprehensive 64 page Beginner Banjo Book with a two hour beginner banjo DVD and two audio CDs. You also receive a set of banjo picks, a clip-on chromatic banjo tuner, a spare set of banjo strings and a banjo strap.
Beginners Package - Retail value $79.00
This Banjo comes with 5th String Capo Spikes INSTALLED FREE at frets 7, 9,10
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The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos epitomizes 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. Pearloid vintage artisan style inlays pop off the new Midnight Maple fingerboard, while the peg head is adorned with a beautifully engraved design.
The Artisan Goodtime Special banjo is an achievement in keeping the cost down while providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made with precision by skilled American craftsmen. Made efficiently at our factory in Spring Valley (San Diego area of California), this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully bright tone. It is a solid dependable instrument that is immensely playable with excellent tonality and clarity.
Has a clear and bright sound of maple. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Banjo Strings
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning.
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Goodtime banjo a 6 year warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.
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My name is Jay Doles and I ordered a Deering Banjo from you. It arrived here today and it is
in very good condition with no shipping problems at all. First of all let me say how impressed with the service and how
much information I have got already from the lessons about the banjo, I think I will be able to start picking up the
new to me instrurment ( I am a guitar player) and I do appreciate all the information and equipment you have provided
to me. After the way you have treated me and taken care of my questions I know I will always come to your company
for equipment and gear that I might need. From a very happy customer Thank You , Jay Doles
Hi Kathy and Ross,
I GOT IT!!!! So excited. Got my banjo and it was in good shape. I have played it for over an hour now. So much better than my Jameson. I am so looking forward to playing. I will go through all of your lessons. Thank you for everything and i hope i was not too bad of a pain. Thank you again and i hope that i am in the area when you host a seminar.
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