Banjo Accessory Help
How To Install Deering Nylon Strap
The Deering Nylon Strap is a great banjo strap for your Goodtime Banjo or any lightweight banjo. The instruction for attaching the strap is as follows. Each end of the strap is fitted with a “Chicago style” screw and brad which are easily removed....
What is the Nitro-Pack on your strings?
All Deering strings are made by GHS. Nitro-Pack is a protective package that seals each Deering string in nitrogen, not oxygen. Recent testing by St. Louis Testing Laboratories shows Nitro-Pack delivers the most advanced anti-corrosion packaging...
What strap fits my banjo?
Deering Straps (Upperline) Lambswool Cradle Strap, Black, Brown Rustic Leather Strap Latigo Leather Strap Goodtime/Boston/Eagle Series/Vega/Upperline Soft Leather Cradle Strap; Chocolate Brown, Caramel Stitched Leather Cradle Strap Woven Leather...
How Do I Install My Goodtime Armrest?
THE GOODTIME ARMREST Tools needed: 9/32” bracket wrench Start by holding the Goodtime banjo in front of you with the head and bridge facing you and the logo at 12 o’clock. Starting from the tailpiece (the metal plate that the strings are fastened...
Does the Goodtime Banjo Armrest Come With A T Wrench?
No, the Deering Goodtime Banjo Armrest does not come with a t-wrench. You can purchase a t-wrench for the Goodtime banjo here: https://www.deeringbanjos.com/products/banjo-head-t-wrench You will need a 9/32" t-wrench for your Deering Goodtime banjo.
What Case Fits My Goodtime Parlor Banjo?
Our Goodtime Parlor banjos fit in our tenor banjo cases. We offer both a padded gig bag and a hardshell case. You can find them here: Gig Bag Hardshell Case (choose the appropriate tenor banjo option)
Is It Okay To Use A Wall Hanger With My Banjo?
Having quick and easy access to your banjo will help you to play more. Some players will keep the banjo on a stand and some will hang them on the wall like the piece of art they are. Hanging your banjo on an interior wall is OKAY and won't harm...
What is the LockTwist system on your strings?
GHS's proprietary LockTwist is the "twist" that creates the loop in the wire (or, attaches the ball end). The LockTwist secures the wire better, leading to the highest breakpoint available in standard plain steel strings.
How To Attach A Cradle Strap To Your Banjo
The cradle strap is made up of three pieces of leather. There is a long, broad, flat piece( made of leather or woven material like cotton cinch) that is connected to leather ends with adjustment slots. Each end has a long thin piece of leather...
Does My Banjo Come With A Case?
All new Deering and Vega banjos come with a Deering Hardshell Banjo Case that is custom built to fit your new banjo perfectly. Goodtime banjos do not come with a case or a gig bag.* These items are sold separately. *There are three Beginner Banjo...
What Are The ProPik Blade Styles?
Blade styles refer to the width of the fingerpick blade. They are marked #1, #2 and #3, with #1 being the narrowest for a brighter tone and #3 being the widest, for a warmer tone. #2 is a happy medium and is probably the most popular choice. There...
Do Goodtime Banjos Come With A Case?
Goodtime banjos do not come with a case but we do offer gig bags and hardshell cases that would fit your Goodtime banjo. The most popular case for a Goodtime banjo is a Deering Gig Bag. Find the correct gig bag for your Goodtime banjo with the...
Can I Add A Resonator To A Goodtime Openback Banjo?
Yes, you can add a resonator to any Goodtime openback banjo with an 11" rim. Currently only the Goodtime Americana banjos and the Goodtime Tenor Scale Banjo Ukulele feature don't feature an 11" rim (they have a 12" rim). You can purchase a...