Deering Goodtime 17 fret tenor banjo
Made in America. Tuned in 5ths like a viola or cello (C,G,D,A), this banjo is a great crossover instrument for string players! As one customer put it "Really great instrument with a great build quality and a lovely loud and rich tone. It is a delight to play with its short scale fretboard, slim neck and light weight body. I chose the Irish G,D,A,E tuning so that I can use the chords and tunes already learnt on the mandolin and am able to play it with just a little more of a stretch and a bit more movement of the old fingers! I'm well impressed and can strongly recommend one of these lovely American banjos".
BANJO SPECS
NECK:
- Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
- 17 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
- Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
- Sealed Geared Tuners
- Durable Satin Finish
- Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
POT:
- Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
- Steel Tension Hoop
- 11″ Frosted Bottom High Crown Head
- 5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
- 16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
- 16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
- Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
- Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
- Durable Satin Finish
- Openback
TONE:
Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.
TUNED:
G,D,A,E in Irish tenor tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
STRINGS
- Comes with Deering Tenor Banjo Strings tuned in in Irish tenor tuning (G,D,A,E)
- Gauges: 10 16 24w 30w
- End Type: Loop
DIMENSIONS:
- Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/8″
- Scale Length Nut to Bridge 21″
- Rim Diameter 11″
- Overall Instrument Length 32″
- Weight Approx. 4 lbs
WARRANTY:
6 year warranty
Gig Bag sold separately