Deering Goodtime-GD Openback Deco 5-String Banjo

The Deering Goodtime Deco is a fresh variation on Deering’s most popular banjo, blending the famously easy playability and bright, punchy Goodtime tone with a stylish nod to American Art Deco design of the 1920s. It features a distinctive new inlay design and peghead engraving, plus hardware finished in a beautiful and durable US Bronze powder finish that’s hypoallergenic and won’t tarnish.

It also includes a comfortable armrest, and like all Goodtime models, it stays lightweight and portable—perfect for players who want a dependable banjo that’s easy to take anywhere, with a look that stands out on stage.

Highlights

• Art Deco-inspired Goodtime model with unique inlays + peghead engraving

• Durable US Bronze powder-finished hardware (hypoallergenic, won’t tarnish)

• Comfortable Goodtime armrest included

• Classic Goodtime playability and tone

• Lightweight and travel-friendly

• Made in the USA

Specifications

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple

• Neck Shape: Comfortable “D” shape

• Finish: Satin

• Nut Width: 1 1/4"

• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate

• Tuners: Sealed geared tuners

• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime geared 5th string tuner

• Frets: 22 pressed-in nickel silver frets

• Inlays: Art Deco-inspired hardwood bowtie inlays

Pot

• Rim: 3-ply violin grade maple

• Rim Diameter: 11"

• Head: 11" top frosted high crown

• Tension Hoop: Beveled steel tension hoop

• Hooks & Nuts: 16 flat J-hooks with 9/32" nuts

• Armrest: US Bronze powder-finished Goodtime armrest

• Hardware Plating: US Bronze powder finish

• Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile bridge

• Tailpiece: Deering patented Goodtime tailpiece

• Finish: Hand-rubbed polyurethane with carnauba wax finish

Dimensions

• Neck Width at Nut: 1 1/4"

• Scale Length (Nut to Bridge): 26 1/4"

• Rim Diameter: 11"

• Overall Length: 37 1/2"

• Weight (approx.): 4.5 lbs