Deering Goodtime Two 5-String Banjo Resonator

Three years after the Goodtime banjo revolutionized the banjo world, it was only natural that customers began asking us to make one with a resonator. They wanted a banjo that was as fantastic to play as the Goodtime, but that could compete in volume and projection in a jam setting. And if there is one thing Deering does well, it is to listen to the customer! 

So in 1999, the Goodtime Two banjo was born!

The Goodtime Two is similar to the Goodtime Openback, featuring a natural blonde maple vibe with a satin finish to protect it. The heart of the Goodtime Two is the same 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, which when paired with the 3-ply resonator, produces a rich, golden tone and offers a significant increase in volume from its openback counterpart.

This is because any sound from the back is now not being absorbed by your body. Instead, the hard, concave surface of the resonator is providing a surface for the sound to bounce off and forward, projecting through the soundholes of the nickel-plated flange that surrounds the rim. 

Additionally, the Goodtime Two weighs in at around 6lbs - about the weight of a guitar. So, if you want a great low-priced bluegrass banjo for travel and leisure that plays correctly and is durable, you should try the Goodtime Two. 

As with all Goodtime models, the Goodtime Two is built in our only location, in San Diego, CA, with a huge emphasis on playability, tone, and affordability. 

SPECS:

Neck: Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays Sealed Geared Tuners Geared 5th String Tuner Durable Satin Finish Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead Pot: 11" Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Steel Tension Hoop 11″ Frosted Top 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 Resonator Resonator of Blonde Maple Black Binding Durable Satin Finish Tone: Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone. Strings: Comes strung with Deering Light Gauge Banjo Strings Tuned: G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning. Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Dimensions: Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″ Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″ Rim Diameter 11″ Resonator Diameter 13 7/8″ Overall Instrument Length 38″ Weight Approx. 6 lbs Warranty: 6 year warranty