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Deering Goodtime 17 fret tenor banjo

Description

Used discontinued model. Minor scuffs.

A Classic Special 17-Fret Tenor featuring the patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring for a snappy jazz sound. With a comfortable weight, this banjo is an excellent companion for traveling with a band or playing for fun and pleasure. The tone ring and resonator amplify the bright and crisp tone from this easy playing Classic Special Irish tenor banjo.

Not only does it sound great but it projects well to the audience. Made in America, this is a quality banjo at an affordable price. It's simple and durable, lighter weight than more expensive banjos, and built to be a pleasure to play even while you dance.

Specs:

Neck:
• Slender rock maple neck
• 17 Pressed in nickel silver frets
• Stained a Rich Brown
• White dot inlays and detailing
• Planetary tuners
• Durable satin finish

Pot:
• 3 ply Violin grade maple rim
• Stained rich brown
• NEW patented steel Goodtime Tone Ring
• 11" frosted bottom 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
• 2 Piece flange
• Nickel plated armrest
• Nickel plated hardware

Resonator:
• Maple resonator
• Stained rich brown
• Durable satin finish

Tone:
• Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well.
• Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
• Tuned: C,G,D,A for Standard Tenor Tuning or G,D,A,E for Irish Music

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Comes from the factory with light gauge strings
You can use medium strings on this banjo as well.

Dimensions:
• Neck width at the Nut 1 1/8"
• Scale length Nut to Bridge 21"
• Resonator diameter 13 7/8"
• Overall instrument length 32"
• Weight approx. 8 lbs