Banjo Buying Help
Which Goodtime Banjo Models Have A Tone Ring?
The Goodtime banjo models that feature a tone ring all have the word "Special" in their model name. Here is a list of them: Goodtime Special Artisan Goodtime Special Goodtime Special 19-Fret Tenor Artisan Goodtime Special 19-Fret Tenor Goodtime...
Do You Make Left Handed Banjos?
Most, but not all of our banjos are offered with a left handed option. To find out if the model you are interested in is made as a lefty, navigate to the model you are interested in on our website and look to see if there is a Left Hand option...
What Is The Best Banjo For A Beginner?
This answer to this question depends on a few factors. The questions you want to ask yourself are: What type of music do you (or the person you are buying this for) want play? Do you play guitar? Do you play ukulele? Is this for a small child?...
What Is A Long Neck Banjo?
A long neck banjo is a 5 string banjo that has 3 extra frets on the lower register of the neck than a standard 5 string banjo. Long neck banjos are have a standard tuning of Open E Tuning as oppose to the standard Open G Tuning that is found on...
Does Deering Make A Baritone Banjo Uke?
Currently we do not make a baritone banjo ukulele. These are the banjo ukuleles we currently offer: Goodtime Concert Scale Banjo Ukulele Goodtime Tenor Scale Banjo Ukulele
When did the White Oak banjos switch to ebony?
In January 2023, we switched the fingerboard and peghead veneers on the White Lotus and all Vega White Oak models to ebony. Previously, all models were fitted with midnight maple fingerboards and peghead veneers. After listening to customer...
What Is A Good First Banjo?
We offer several banjos that would be great for a beginner player. The key thing to a great beginner banjo is the quality of sound and the ease of playing one. You will want a banjo that inspires you and having one that plays nicely is going to...
Do I Need A Resonator Banjo To Play Bluegrass
Technically, you can play bluegrass banjo on any 5 string banjo, but to get the projection and bright tone that bluegrass banjo players are really after you will want to use a resonator banjo. The resonator is the back of the banjo and it reflects...
Do You Sell Factory 2nds Or Used Deering Banjos?
We sell Deering Showroom Banjos that might have been taken to a festival or trade show, then brought back home and set up again at a discount. You can find all of our Deering Showroom Banjos here:...
Does Deering Make Plectrum Banjos?
Yes, we do offer many of our models as a plectrum banjo. Click the following link to see all of our plectrum banjos. https://www.deeringbanjos.com/collections/plectrum-banjos
Do Goodtime Banjos Come In Different Colors?
All Goodtime banjos are made of maple wood. The standard Goodtime banjos are unstained blonde maple in color. The Artisan Goodtime banjos are stained a rich brown. Find them all here: https://www.deeringbanjos.com/collections/artisan-goodtime-...
What Is A Scoop On A Banjo
A banjo with a scooped fingerboard is, usually starting after the 17th fret (the 18th - 22nd frets), the frets are not installed and the fingerboard is scooped down. This is done only on 5 string banjos that are meant for clawhammer playing. The...
Where Can I Find A Deering Dealer?
There are several supporting Deering banjo dealers all throughout the world. For all the dealers with a storefront, check out the dealer locator in the link below. https://www.deeringbanjos.com/apps/store-locator/