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The Goodtime Blackgrass is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument. 

Built exclusively by Deering Banjo Co, the Blackgrass is built in the same San Diego factory as all other Deering models and has a familiar Goodtime vibe that echoes some of the aesthetics as the new Goodtime Artisan line. The Midnight Maple fingerboard is inlaid with Artisan style pearloid inlays and the banjo still features the ever present 3-ply violin grade maple for optimum tone and resonance.

So whether you are a true picker, a punk rocker or a punk picker…if you are looking for banjo with a bit more bite in the looks department, look no further than the Blackgrass.

Midnight Maple
In the wake of the widely reported over harvesting of exotic woods, commonly used for fingerboards, Deering Banjos has developed Midnight Maple – the result of over four years of research and development (as well as a great deal of patience) to produce a high-quality fingerboard that is ethically sustainable, readily available in the U.S. and that could be developed and manufactured in house. Unlike stained maple boards commonly found on instruments of the past, Deering has developed technology to penetrate the tight grain of the rock maple, all the way through the wood. No raw wood shows through from string wear on the fingerboard and stain does not come off on a player’s hands. 



Deering Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo Natural
Deering Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo Natural
Deering Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo Natural

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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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  • Be cautious when buying

    2

    submitted9 months ago

    byKim

    fromWarren ,Ohio

    Purchased this banjo and right off the bat knew there were issues. Tuning pegs would tighten , would get it in tune then the tuning legs would loosen and get out of tune. Disappointed so took it in to get new pegs and new string since when I got the banjo a string was broken . Was told this was an open box that it was on display in a case never touched but seemed like I was lied to.

  • A unique piece

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byJim

    fromTampa, FL

    A bit more than I wanted to spend on a new banjo, but after many years it was worth it. Easy to play, just as much tone as any other one I've owned, and without the heavy resonator. Made in the USA; another plus. The musician's gear case was a perfect fit as well.

  • Great banjo

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byJay

    fromClarks summit PA.

    I was looking for a good quality banjo and was really taken by the look of this deering, I was pleasantly surprised by the setup and playability of this blackgrass beauty. Great value and great sound. I love this banjo

  • this banjo is all you can hope for

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byBerry Blue

    fromatlanta GA

    very nicely built banjo. bridge is very smooth it is all black, I liked the fact it was different in that way. It is a Deering and the name says it all do the research. they know exactly what they have they have perfected the building of banjos.!

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDar

    fromNC

    Is this a Goodtime (open back), or a Goodtime 2 (with a resonator)?

    Is this a Goodtime (open back), or a Goodtime 2 (with a resonator)?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This model does not have a open back

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBanjoman

    fromFl.

    Hi There , How high is the bridge that it comes with? Also does it come with 5th string spikes? Thank you !

    Hi There , How high is the bridge that it comes with? Also does it come with 5th string spikes? Thank you !

    Open Reply - Charles
    This has the standard 5/8" Goodtime Banjo Bridge. It does not appear to have the 5th string spike.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromMI

    Does this banjo come with a pickup to plug into a amp or recording system?

    Does this banjo come with a pickup to plug into a amp or recording system?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This banjo does not come with a pickup. It cannot be connected to an amp or PA system.