{"product_id":"deering-goodtime-deco-5-string-deco-openback-banjo-with-kavanjo-pickup-goodtime-g-aed","title":"Deering Goodtime Deco 5 string Deco Openback banjo with Kavanjo pickup Goodtime-G-AED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the new Goodtime Deco Series, a stunning tribute to the vibrant American Art Deco design movement of the 1920s when the banjo reigned as America's most beloved instrument. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpeccably designed, the Goodtime Deco banjos showcase timeless Art Deco inspired hardwood inlays adorning the fingerboard, evoking the geometric shapes that defined the era's visual aesthetic. Complementing these inlays, the peghead features an engraved Art Deco motif, adding a touch of sophistication to your playing experience. The hardware boasts our satin US Bronze powder finish, perfectly accentuating the banjo's overall Art Deco-inspired appearance. And to make sure playing your Goodtime banjo is a comfortable experience, all of these banjos now also features a US Bronze powder finished armrest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone's favorite American-made banjo can now be turned up to 11, thanks to the addition of a fully passive Kavanjo® humbucking pickup. This makes it easy to quickly plug into your favorite amp, pedals or PA system and eliminates feedback.\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the Goodtime banjo was first released in 1996, it revolutionized the banjo world cementing its place as a lightweight, affordable, great-sounding American-made banjo, heralded for its affordability and great value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the Deering Goodtime banjo is as popular as ever, continuing to be the choice among musicians of all skill levels, thanks to its excellent craftsmanship, superior sound quality, and affordable price point. It is also the most recommended banjo for beginners!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral to the success of the Goodtime banjo is the construction which utilizes high-quality materials and components, including a three-ply violin-grade maple rim, and an exceptionally stable and slender hard rock maple neck, ensuring that it delivers a rich, full sound with excellent clarity and projection. The Goodtime tailpiece is our own design, the tension hoop is rolled in-house from raw metal. We took time to source the best possible tuners to compliment the Goodtime affordability and topped it off with the best banjo strings on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis emphasis on quality also makes the Goodtime banjo incredibly easy to play, thanks to its slim neck profile, low string action, and smooth fretwork. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll appreciate the Goodtime banjo's comfortable feel and excellent playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Goodtime banjos are made by skilled craftsmen in our only facility, located in San Diego, CA. And at only 4 pounds, the weight makes it ideal for both children and adults to play and travel with conveniently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven when you eventually step up to an upperline model, we are certain that your trusty Goodtime will remain a go-to banjo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4jt3bluqVAxWUUGwGHWvqB-8Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIHRAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACB0QAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4jt3bluqVAxWUUGwGHWvqB-8Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIHhAH\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACB4QBw\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4jt3bluqVAxWUUGwGHWvqB-8Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIIBAF\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQBQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; 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