Deering Artisan Goodtime Two Banjo with Resonator

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The Deering Artisan Goodtime Two is a bluegrass-ready banjo designed to offer professional features and tone at a player-friendly weight and price. Built in California by the world-renowned Deering Banjo Company, this model brings upgraded aesthetics, enhanced playability, and the bright, crisp tone that bluegrass players crave. With a resonator back for strong projection and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, it’s louder and more assertive than its open-back sibling — perfect for jam sessions, practice, or gigging.

What sets the Artisan Goodtime Two apart is its playability and portability. Lightweight yet sturdy, it’s a joy to hold for extended practice sessions or impromptu pickin’ on the porch. The comfortable “D” neck carve, geared tuners, and precise fretwork mean it’s a pleasure to play whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. And with capo spikes installed at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets, it’s gig-ready in any key from G to C.

Finished in a rich dark red mahogany satin stain, and detailed with vintage-style inlays and nickel hardware, the Artisan Goodtime Two is as handsome as it is sonically satisfying. It’s no wonder so many players hold onto their Goodtime banjos even after upgrading — and this one’s available right now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable “D” Shape
• Finish: Satin
• Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1 1/4"
• Neck Depth: 0.788" at 1st Fret, 0.800" at 12th Fret
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Scale Length: 26 1/4"
• Frets: 22 Pressed-In Nickel Silver
• Inlays: Pearloid Vintage Artisan Style
• 5th String Capo Spikes: Installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets
• Tuners: Goodtime Planetary Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th-String Tuner

Pot Assembly

• Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32” Nuts
• Flange: 2-Piece Flange
• Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime
• Armrest: Goodtime Nickel-Plated
• Hardware Plating: Nickel
• Finish: Hand-Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator

• Material: 3-Ply Poplar/Maple
• Finish: Satin
• Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
• Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Sidewalls: Straight

Miscellaneous

• Case: Not Included
• Accessories: None
• Manufacture Date: 2025
• Serial Number: 022125-04