{"product_id":"deering-artisan-goodtime-special-5-string-banjo-with-resonator","title":"Deering Artisan Goodtime Special 5-String Banjo with Resonator","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 8 lb 9 oz Deering will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEvery great bluegrass band needs an instrument that can rise above the mix with clarity, projection, and unmistakable character. Available now at Haggerty's Music, the Deering Artisan Goodtime Special builds on the legendary Goodtime platform by combining traditional American banjo craftsmanship with refined vintage-inspired styling and the enhanced power of Deering's patented Goodtime Special tone ring. Proudly handcrafted in California, this resonator banjo delivers the performance, reliability, and exceptional value that have made Deering one of the most respected names in the banjo world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Artisan Goodtime Special features a three-ply violin-grade maple rim paired with Deering's patented steel tone ring, producing a bright, articulate voice with increased volume, rich sustain, and impressive note separation that easily holds its own in bluegrass jams, country bands, gospel ensembles, and folk performances. Its rock maple neck is finished in an attractive Dark Red Mahogany satin stain and fitted with a Midnight Maple fingerboard adorned with elegant Vintage Artisan-style pearloid inlays. The engraved fiddle-shaped peghead, planetary tuners, and resonator complete a timeless aesthetic that pays tribute to classic American banjos while maintaining the lightweight feel and comfortable playability the Goodtime series is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuilt with precision by skilled American craftsmen, the Artisan Goodtime Special is designed to stay in tune, play effortlessly, and inspire musicians for years to come. Railroad spikes installed at the fifth string allow for quick key changes beyond open G, while premium appointments including the Goodtime Smile bridge, geared fifth-string tuner, nickel hardware, and resonator provide the projection and dependability serious players appreciate. 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