Detail 01
3-ply violin-grade maple rim
Forms part of the banjo’s bright, clear sound.
Product detailSKU #1500000008767
DeeringArtisan Goodtime II 5-String Resonator Banjo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a resonator back and a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, the Artisan Goodtime II delivers the bright, clear voice and added projection associated with bluegrass playing. Its lighter weight makes it an easier banjo to pick up for extended practice or carry to a jam. Spikes at the 7th, 9th, and 10th positions expand an open-G setup into A, B, and C, while the Rich Brown finish and white detailing give it a more dressed-up appearance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bluegrass jams where clear projection and a lighter-weight five-string banjo are useful.
- Long practice sessions with an accurate, comfortable neck.
- Players moving from open G into A, B, and C using the installed spikes.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want an open-back banjo rather than a resonator model.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Spikes at 7, 9, and 10
Support playing in A, B, and C from the open-G setup.
Detail 03
Midnight Maple fingerboard
The maple is dyed through rather than surface-stained, so raw wood does not show through from string wear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the resonator version if its added projection suits your playing needs.
- 02The installed spikes are positioned for key changes from open G to A, B, and C.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this an open-back banjo?
No. It has a Bluegrass resonator back and is louder than its open-back counterpart.
02Which alternate keys can the installed spikes support?
The spikes at the 7th, 9th, and 10th positions allow playing in A, B, and C from the key of G.
