Deering Banjo - Classic Goodtime Special 5 string openback
Banjo is in great shape, I have had it since new over 10 years as a backup, it plays and sounds great.
Pickup will be removed.
Neck:
Slender Rock Maple Neck
Stained a Rich Brown
White dot inlays and Detailing
Planetary Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th Frets
Pot:
3 ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Stained Rich Brown
NEW Steel Goodtime Tone Ring
11 Frosted Top High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks and 9/32 Hex Nuts
Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Tone:
Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Comes from the factory with light gauge strings: 9.5,11,14, 20W, 9.5 You can use medium strings on this banjo as well.