I've had this banjo for 10 years and it has travelled all over the USA with me and even gone overseas to Asia. It's been in the Northeast through below 0 winters and humid summers, the Southwest through 114 degree weather and now lives on the coast in the Pacific Northwest and it hasn't changed a bit. The head is just a bit dirtier but it plays just as well. I used to work in a music store and we sold garbage banjos from brands I won't bother naming. They were only $100 or so cheaper than this one but it felt like a $1000+ difference. I'm seriously very thankful to Deering for making such a quality instrument at a good, entry level price point. It's rare to see.
I think this man could sell me 3 day old hot dogs and I'd be hooked. Goddamnit...well, seems I'm gonna spend 150 bucks more then I planed to get a Deering instead of a Recording King. From the videos i've seen, it's worth it.
Haha! Don't eat them! But I will tell you that just like a hot dog fresh from the grill, your banjo will be fresh from the production line. We only build to order and so you can be safe knowing that yours will be made for you, not for endless amounts of warehouse stock! :-)
@@julianalbrecht9048I know it's 7 years, but you already know the difference was definitely worth it. Went into a pawn shop and traded my first banjo, a recording king plus 100 for one of these, NIGHT AND DAY difference. Wonderfully crafted piece right here and perfect for me who wants to be able to sing over it, transport it easily and play different styles on it
As a newcomer to the instrument who has played guitar for years, I have tried playing with a bottle neck.... Yep, that works too :-) I love my Gootime !
Well...yes a resonator can be fitted. But not in the way you are thinking. The hole you see is to make adjustments to the rod itself, which can be used to alter the angle of the neck.
@@DeeringBanjoCo you're an awesome company replying this fast, goes to show you put love on every detail. And you will have a deering sounding strong on argentinian Patagonia!
@@fennarios Thank you for saying so. Our customers are so important to us. And please send us a picture of you with the banjo out in Patagonia. What a beautiful place.
Hi there. The scale on these is 26 1/4". And actually, we do make a shorter scale, parlor version, which comes in at 23" scale. Check it out! www.deeringbanjos.com/products/goodtime-parlor-banjo
I've had this banjo for 10 years and it has travelled all over the USA with me and even gone overseas to Asia. It's been in the Northeast through below 0 winters and humid summers, the Southwest through 114 degree weather and now lives on the coast in the Pacific Northwest and it hasn't changed a bit. The head is just a bit dirtier but it plays just as well.
I used to work in a music store and we sold garbage banjos from brands I won't bother naming. They were only $100 or so cheaper than this one but it felt like a $1000+ difference. I'm seriously very thankful to Deering for making such a quality instrument at a good, entry level price point. It's rare to see.
I finally got mine way down in Australia, it plays beautifully straight out of the box.
Mine gets here Wednesday, I was worried it was never gonna ship. But two weeks later we finally get a shipping notice! Better late then never tho.
So as it's been one year and you've had some time to make your opinion on it, are you happy with it?
I get mine in two days, can't wait.
Bought one last week, loving it
We love our Goodtime Openback Banjo so much that we bought two of them !
I think this man could sell me 3 day old hot dogs and I'd be hooked. Goddamnit...well, seems I'm gonna spend 150 bucks more then I planed to get a Deering instead of a Recording King. From the videos i've seen, it's worth it.
Haha! Don't eat them! But I will tell you that just like a hot dog fresh from the grill, your banjo will be fresh from the production line. We only build to order and so you can be safe knowing that yours will be made for you, not for endless amounts of warehouse stock! :-)
Took about 2 days for the Banjo to get here. Went with the Goodtime Openback. sounds awesome, I'm happy with it :)
Oh that is so cool! Thanks for the update, Julian!
@@julianalbrecht9048I know it's 7 years, but you already know the difference was definitely worth it. Went into a pawn shop and traded my first banjo, a recording king plus 100 for one of these, NIGHT AND DAY difference. Wonderfully crafted piece right here and perfect for me who wants to be able to sing over it, transport it easily and play different styles on it
so excited to get my in the mail
I bought it from a third party on amazon and it arrived broken. Next time I’m just going to buy it from the Deering website or the music store! :(
Wow, really sorry to hear that! Make sure you get that replaced by the seller. Hopefully it was an authorized Deering reseller.
As a newcomer to the instrument who has played guitar for years, I have tried playing with a bottle neck.... Yep, that works too :-) I love my Gootime !
+Bristol Blue "Gootime !"
Cross Roads Productions - RougeSaumurai77 Doh ! Haha , Sorry, Goodtime !
I see a hole in the bar. Does that mean a resonator can be fixed to this model?
Well...yes a resonator can be fitted. But not in the way you are thinking. The hole you see is to make adjustments to the rod itself, which can be used to alter the angle of the neck.
Thank you! Are there any resonators or pick-ups made for this model?
Does this one have a coordinator rod?
Yes indeed it does.
@@DeeringBanjoCo you're an awesome company replying this fast, goes to show you put love on every detail. And you will have a deering sounding strong on argentinian Patagonia!
@@fennarios Thank you for saying so. Our customers are so important to us. And please send us a picture of you with the banjo out in Patagonia. What a beautiful place.
What is that Dixieland jazz song?
Same love my GoodTime five stars
+Zander Borg So happy to hear that.They do make learning a whole lot easier, dont they?
+Deering Banjo Company They sure do. I'm saving up for a second one for my Dad since he keeps wanting to play mine.
Mines coming next week!!
Let us know what you think!!
Anybody happen to know the scale length on these? I'm assuming it's standard?
Would be awesome if Deering could produce these with a short scale.
Hi there. The scale on these is 26 1/4". And actually, we do make a shorter scale, parlor version, which comes in at 23" scale. Check it out! www.deeringbanjos.com/products/goodtime-parlor-banjo
Should've shown the style that the OB is typically played with
I wish it wasn’t all blonde ugh it needs some contrast.
Strange right hand technique
Why don't they just charge $3400 for it then?
He said 34,000