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.

Dimensions:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4

Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4

Overall Instrument Length 38

Weight Approx. 8 lbs