Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo

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Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The goodtime 2 weighs 6 pounds. The resonator actually makes the sound softer rather than louder. It is quite loud enough for group jamming.

The deering banjo is a very good quality instrument. It's my first banjo, but i do have lots of other stringed instruments; so i know the basics to look for in any stringed/fretted instrument.

Don't think of the gt-2 as merely a beginner's banjo but an especially friendly one. With 30+ years of playing dozens of banjos, i much like this one for its clear, bright sound. If you want to learn the banjo or even get a cheap one to noodle around ... Read More

Great product and fast shipping. Gearing customer service is excellent as is their manufacturing. Only issues are usually with the delivery drivers not following delivery instructions. Deering's customer service also very good, as they are very respon... Read More

This is a relatively inexpensive banjo, but don't think that means it is cheaply made. The quality for the price is unbeatable. Little additional setup required.

Cons

It was listed as a returned/used item with a bit of a price discount. However, the item received usually sells for less than the item advertised.

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Quality

I will get a better jo down the road 2000 but am very happy with the quality of this as a beginner jo

The natural finish is kind of plain but the quality of the finish and the hardware is very impressive especially for an instrum... Read More

Ive taken it to bluegrass festivals all over california and nevada and everybody comments on how excellent the sound quality is

The quality of the banjo is very good however when one plays a banjo that weighs 14 pounds and then purchases one that weighs 6... Read More

Price

The quality for the price is unbeatable

Deering uses some techniques to reduce the cost primarily a threepiece neck with no separate fretboard and no tension rod that ... Read More

The price is a bit steep so buy used

Competitiveness

What a difference compared to the cheaply made one that i bought first

Not a 1500 dollar deering but well built and sounds great

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This product had a total of 92 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 20 2022.