- Have owned since new and was my 2nd openback. Great condition, used as a backup mainly. It currently has a pickup that will be removed before sale.
About the rig:
The Classic Goodtime Special is an achievement not only in making a quality banjo but in keeping the cost down and providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made out of stable woods by skilled people who know how to make banjos that play right. Made with the best economy at the Deering Banjo factory in San Diego, California, this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully clear and rich tone.
Neck:
Slender Rock Maple Neck
Stained a Rich Brown
White dot inlays and Detailing
Planetary Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th Frets
Pot:
3 ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Stained Rich Brown
NEW Steel Goodtime Tone Ring
11 Frosted Top High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks and 9/32 Hex Nuts
Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware
Tone:
Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Tuned:
G,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well. Comes from the factory with light gauge strings: 9.5,11,14, 20W, 9.5 You can use medium strings on this banjo as well.