Deering Goodtime JR. 5-String Banjo

Quality Sound in a Compact, Beginner-Friendly Design - The Deering Goodtime JR. 5-String Banjo

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable "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
• Inlays: Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays or Choice of Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal Fret Marker Inlays

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:
• Hardware Plating: Nickel with choice of tension hoop, tailpiece and coordinator rod in Chevy Orange, Sinbad Purple or Seawater Teal
• Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• 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

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