{"id":8918709469417,"title":"Deering Goodtime Two 5-String Resonator Banjo w\/ Gig Bag","handle":"deering-goodtime-ii-5-string-resonator-banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deering Goodtime 2 banjo is an American-made instrument designed to provide the tone and playability of a professional banjo at an affordable price. Handcrafted in the Deering workshop using the same techniques and tooling as their top-of-the-line models, the Goodtime 2 features a maple neck and resonator and a birch and maple rim to produce a bright, punchy tone suited for bluegrass and other styles. The slender neck and geared tuners make this banjo easy to play and keep in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Sound and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough affordably priced, the Goodtime 2 is built to professional standards with high-quality, domestic hardwoods. 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Handcrafted in the Deering workshop using the same techniques and tooling as their top-of-the-line models, the Goodtime 2 features a maple neck and resonator and a birch and maple rim to produce a bright, punchy tone suited for bluegrass and other styles. The slender neck and geared tuners make this banjo easy to play and keep in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Sound and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough affordably priced, the Goodtime 2 is built to professional standards with high-quality, domestic hardwoods. The maple neck and resonator provide a crisp tone with clear note definition, while the birch and maple rim adds warmth and resonance. Together they create a balanced sound with plenty of projection suitable for live performance or recording. 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