Deering Artisan Goodtime Openback 5-String Banjo
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- Apply: There are two easy ways to apply for financing. A credit application can be completed over the phone in a matter of minutes with a Kraft Music team member. Applications can also be completed online.
- Purchase: All financing orders are completed over the phone. Once you're approved, give us a call at 800-783-3368 to place your order! Or you can contact us and set up a time that works best for you!
Terms and Conditions
*Qualifying purchase amount must be on one receipt. No interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo purchase by the end of the promo period. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the remaining promo balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%. Minimum interest charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.
Credit is extended by Synchrony Bank.
Special Offers
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FREE GUITAR INSPECTION!Your guitar will arrive ready to play.
- BONUS ITEMFree Korg Metronome with purchase. While supplies last.
- FIVE FREE ISSUES OF PREMIER GUITAR MAGAZINE!Redemption link will be emailed after purchase.
Lightweight enough to travel with, convenient enough to keep by your easy chair at home, Deering Artisan Goodtime Banjo is great for hours of practice with a neck that is both comfortable to play and accurate to fret. This Goodtime banjo is not only beautiful to look at but will bring you hours of musical enjoyment.
- Slender rock maple neck
- 11" 3-ply violin-grade maple rim stained rich brown
- Planetary tuners and geared 5th string tuner
- Spikes installed at 7th, 9th and 10th frets
- Pressed-in nickel silver frets
- Steel coordinator rod
- Deering fiddle-shaped peghead with engraved Goodtime logo
- Deering patented Goodtime tailpiece
Please note, Deering instruments use a coated top banjo head. The manufacturing process can leave overspray on the edge of the head which rubs off during normal use. This overspray can also be removed with a microfiber cloth.
The violin-grade maple rim is made of the same wood used on professional level Deering models and gives Artisan Goodtime a rich, full, round note distinction.
The familiar rich dark brown stain, planetary tuning pegs and the addition of 5th string spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10 for alternate tunings allows this lightweight maple banjo to exceed the features customers wanted and needed.
SKU | DBC-ARTGOODTIME |
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MPN | AG |
Manufacturer | Deering |
Condition | New |
Included from Manufacturer | Deering light gauge banjo strings |
Acoustic Body Style | Banjo |
String Material | Steel |
Number of Strings | 5-Strings |
Right/Left Handed | Right |
Top | Banjo head |
Back | Open back |
Sides | 11" blonde 3-ply violin-grade maple rim stained rich brown Steel tension hoop 11" frosted top high crown head 16 flat hooks with 9/32" nuts |
Neck | Maple |
Fingerboard | Maple |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Bridge | 5/8" maple/ebony Goodtime bridge |
Bridge Saddle Material | Wood |
Scale Length | 26.25" |
Nut Width | 1.25" |
Finish | Durable satin finish Rich brown stain |
Unique Features | 11" rim diameter Planetary tuners Geared 5th string tuner Spikes installed at 7th, 9th and 10th frets Steel coordinator rod Deering fiddle-shaped peghead with engraved Goodtime logo Deering patented Goodtime tailpiece Pressed-in nickel silver frets |
Deering Goodtime Warranty
All new Deering Goodtime banjos carry a six-year limited warranty when you send in the warranty card or register online at the Deering Banjos website.
The warranty covers defective materials or workmanship. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, the frets, finish, or accidental damage and is not transferable to subsequent owners. Incidental and consequential damages are excluded from this warranty and Deering assumes no liability other than for the actual repair of the instrument.
Register your Goodtime banjo to validate your warranty and receive your Banjo Maintenance Manual.
Customer is responsible for shipping to and from factory for all repairs, whether warranty or non-warranty. Deering reserves the right to repair or replace the product following suitable evaluation.
SHIPPING DELAYS ARE A WORLD WIDE EXPERIENCE
You may have seen the images of ships stacking up on the west coast, waiting for their turn to port. This combined with the increased demand for domestic shipping of products from all industries across our nation has resulted in a rapidly fluctuating climate for receiving and shipping products. While we do our best to offer accurate shipping estimates, please remember that complications can arise which may be beyond our control. Know that Kraft Music is here to assist in any way that we can.
- Ground shipping is FREE for all orders $99 and up.
- Our central, midwest location ensures fast delivery times.
- See below for transit day estimates. Please note, these are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Though forcasting shipping times has become increasingly difficult, general FedEx package estimated transit days are as follows:
- Upper Midwest: 1-3 days
- Central US, South East US, and East Coast: 2-4 days
- West Central US: 3-5 days
- West Coast: 4-6 days
- Alaska & Hawaii: 7+ days