Deering Goodtime Two Banjo
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The Goodtime Two Deco is a fantastic entry point into bluegrass, offering a bright, powerful sound and a comfortable playing experience. It’s well-built and surprisingly versatile for a resonator banjo – a solid choice for beginners and experienced players alike who want a dependable, great-sounding instrument.
Product Description
Deering Goodtime Two Deco Banjo, 5-String Banjo
Goodtime Two banjos have a resonator for a brighter and louder sound. Easy to play with clear note separation and a round, full sound.
- "Deco" model with new inlay design.
- Resonator: Blonde maple with black binding
- 3-Ply 11" Blonde Violin Grade maple rim
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Hardwood Bow Tie fingerboard inlays
- Nut width: 31.8 mm
- Scale: 666.8 mm
- 22 Frets
- Goodtime 5/8" maple/ebony bridge
- Steel hoops
- Deering Goodtime tailpiece
- Enclosed machine heads
- Headstock engraving and hardware in US Bronze Powder Finish
- Factory strings: Deering Light Gauge (Art. #378078#)
- Head: 11" Frosted Top High Crown/Collar (Art. #378079#)
- Colour: Satin Natural
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Blonde maple resonator delivers a focused, loud bluegrass tone.
- • 3-ply rim provides excellent sustain and resonance.
- • Maple neck and maple fingerboard offer a comfortable, responsive feel.
- • US Bronze Powder Finish hardware adds a touch of class and durability.
CONS
- • The satin natural finish can feel a little plain for some players.
- • While easy to play, the tone might be too bright for some genres.
- • The Goodtime Two is relatively heavy compared to open-back banjos.
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Key Features
Type
5-String Resonator Banjo
Head Size
11 in
Resonator
Blonde Maple with Black Binding
Strings
Deering Light Gauge
Neck Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Deco model features a more elaborate inlay pattern on the fingerboard, offering a visual upgrade without impacting playability.
The Goodtime Two has a fairly standard 'C' shape neck, which generally accommodates a wide range of hand sizes, though players with very large hands might prefer something slightly thicker.
It offers a very respectable tone for its class, delivering clarity and volume; however, more expensive banjos often have more complex overtones and a wider dynamic range.
