Detail 01
Midnight Maple fingerboard
Its color treatment penetrates through the maple instead of sitting only at the surface.
Product detailSKU #1500000010987
DeeringGoodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Deering’s five-string Goodtime Blackgrass pairs a traditional banjo format with an all-black visual treatment: black-stained maple, matte black hardware, and a black head. Its Midnight Maple fingerboard carries Artisan-style pearloid inlays, while the banjo also uses 3-ply violin-grade maple. The fingerboard treatment runs through the wood, so string wear does not expose unfinished wood or leave stain on a player’s hands.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting a five-string banjo with a dark, black-accented stage appearance.
- Regular playing where fingerboard wear would otherwise expose unstained wood.
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
Matte black hardware and black head
These parts continue the banjo’s dark visual treatment.
Detail 03
Artisan-style pearloid inlays
The fingerboard uses the Artisan-style inlay look.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the Goodtime Blackgrass have?
It is a five-string banjo.
02Will playing wear reveal raw wood on the fingerboard?
No. The Midnight Maple treatment penetrates through the wood, so string wear does not show raw wood.
03Does the fingerboard stain transfer to hands?
No. The Midnight Maple treatment is described as not coming off on a player’s hands.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Natural
