Detail 01
Maple neck
Identifies the neck wood used on this model.
Product detailSKU #1500000008785
DeeringArtisan Goodtime Special 5-String Resonator Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Artisan Goodtime Special is a five-string resonator banjo tuned to open G, with installed spikes for moving into other keys. Its bright, clear voice and sustain are described as complementing a band setting. Planetary banjo tuners, pearloid vintage-style inlays, and an engraved peghead give the instrument a traditional visual direction, while the maple neck and Midnight Maple fingerboard complete its practical playing layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Band playing where a bright, sustained banjo voice can sit alongside other instruments.
- Players who use open G and want installed spikes for additional keys.
- A traditional-looking resonator banjo with planetary tuners and vintage-style inlays.
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
Open-G tuning with installed spikes
It is set up in open G and can be played in other keys using the spikes.
Detail 03
Planetary banjo tuners
These tuners are part of the model’s traditional-style hardware.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The banjo is tuned to an open G chord.
- 02Spikes are already installed for playing in keys beyond open G.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning does it use?
It is tuned to an open G chord.
02Does it have a resonator?
Yes. It is a five-string resonator banjo.
03What wood is the neck?
The neck is maple.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Maple
