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The Goodtime Six affords guitarists the chance to play what they already know with 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. 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. The Goodtime 6 features an 11" 3-ply violin-grade maple rim with a frosted top head for a traditional banjo snap.
Deering Goodtime 6-String Banjo Natural
Deering Goodtime 6-String Banjo Natural
Deering Goodtime 6-String Banjo Natural

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Neck:
  • Blonde slender rock maple neck
  • Pau ferro fingerboard with a 15" radius
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • Fast, sleek & comfortable neck profile
  • 22 pressed in nickel silver frets
  • Classic block style hardwood inlays
  • 2-way adjustable truss rod
  • Sealed geared tuners
  • Durable satin finish
  • Elixir XL strings (10, 14, 23, 30, 39, 47)
Pot:
  • Blonde 3-ply violin-grade maple rim
  • Steel tension hoop
  • 11" frosted top high crown head
  • 5/8" maple/ebony Goodtime Smile bridge
  • 16 flat hooks with 9/32" nuts
  • 16 bracket shoes with screw attachments
  • Goodtime six tailpiece
  • Steel coordinator rod for adjustments
  • Durable satin finish
Tuned:
  • E,A,D,G,B,E in standardg guitar tuning
  • Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well
Dimensions:
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • Scale length nut to bridge: 26-1/4"
  • Rim diameter: 11"
  • Overall instrument length: 37-1/2"
  • Weight approx. 4.5 lb.

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Deering banjos with the lifetime warranty are only available through authorized Deering Dealers.

IF YOU BUY A "NEW" DEERING BANJO FROM A NON-AUTHORIZED DEALER, YOU HAVE PURCHASED A USED BANJO AND HAVE NO WARRANTY. When we send a Deering banjo to an authorized dealer, only that dealer or another authorized dealer can sell that banjo as new. If an authorized dealer sells a new Deering banjo to a non-authorized dealer, the non authorized dealer becomes the first owner and he becomes the bearer of the lifetime warranty; not a new dealer by transfer. When the unauthorized dealer sells that banjo to the consumer, even if it was never played or even touched, it is a used instrument and no longer carries the lifetime warranty. This is necessary so that we know how the banjo has been cared for between the time we ship it and the time that our customers buy it. We have no way of knowing how non-authorized dealers care for their instruments because we do not communicate with them. This also honors and protects the strong relationship between Deering and its treasured network of hard working Deering dealers. For your protection against theft and to ensure immediate proof of ownership, four digits of the serial number are visible on the back of the peghead on each banjo. The full serial number is inside the resonator. When you purchase a Deering banjo and send in the warranty card you will receive a Gold Credit card style ownership/warranty card. This gold card is embossed with your name and the serial number of your new banjo for easy identification. Take your Gold Card with you to festivals or when traveling so that if your banjo is ever stolen you can easily prove it's yours.

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4.5

2 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Big & Loud this JUMBO SIX
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  1. Practicing2
  2. Back-Up1
  3. Concerts1
  4. String band1
  5. Gigging1
Cons
  1. A little more than I wanted to spend1
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Pros
  1. Good Tone2
  2. Comfortable fretboard1
  3. Consistent1
  4. Excellent fit and finish.1
  5. Holds tuning well after initial string stretch1

Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Best 6 String Banjo in this price range.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byThom

    fromDublin, Ga.

    I am a church musician and a Quartet member. The Deering Goodtime Six Banjo is proving to be a great addition to our worship service and choir. I have also used it with our quartet on some selections. It has a great banjo sound while allowing me to add a baseline to songs when appropriate. The high E string easily tunes to D for a more traditional banjo sound or it can be tuned to other tunings as well. I have had many favorable comments about the music since adding this banjo. The instrument is very well made compared to the imports. It is MADE IN USA. It's not fancy at all but exudes plain elegance. The old K. I. S. S. principal was applied here. Holds tune well and has plenty of punch. Has more than enough volume to cut through the mix of guitars and choir voices. I have actually used a muting pillow inside on some pieces to cut the volume a bit. The mute also adds a unique sound when just strumming rhythm. I wish it had come with a custom fit hard case. I would certainly recommend this banjo for any guitarist looking to add a little banjo sound to their music. It doesn't take the place of my 5 string banjo but does now a have a special spot in my collection. If you try it you will probably buy it. 🙂

  • Big & Loud this JUMBO SIX

    4

    submitted8 years ago

    byBilly Goat

    fromTumwater, WA

    I purchased a Deering Jumbo Six which is exactly like the this one here, only not advertised by GC.. ..the only difference is the head is 1" larger at 12" instead of the 11" you get with this one here.. ..this a well made instrument, made here in America in San Diego CA.. the people down there are awesome, and willing to discuss the "set-up" before they ship it to your local Guitar Center. I had mine set up with the KAVANJO PICK-UP in the head, @ a reasonable mark-up, but well worth it.. trying to amplify a banjo to compete with guitars is darn near impossible! the KAVANJO amplifies in a way that you don't lose that banjo "twang" in the process.. I play mine thru a Fishman Loud Box Artist amp and get a real acoustic banjo sound.. HOWEVER.. this banjo is loud enough to stay up with the guitars in a smaller venue.. I've been playing guitar for 50+ years, and now can play a banjo sound with a minimal learning curve..

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromMichigan

    Does this Deering 6-string Goodtime banjo come with a soft case?

    Does this Deering 6-string Goodtime banjo come with a soft case?

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    This banjo does come with a gig bag.