The Deering Goodtime 4-String Tenor Banjo is a beautiful instrument made entirely of maple with nickel-plated accents. It has 17 frets, 4 strings, and geared tuners. The Deering company is one that's been a trusted brand for many banjo players both new and seasoned.
Specifications
17 fret tenor
Maple construction
Lightweight
Geared tuners
Nickel plated
First Impressions
Deering Goodtime Company
The Deering Company believes in providing banjos for every level of player. They don't think that a beginner banjo player deserves an inferior banjo just because they're new to the instrument. The company has over 40 years of experience creating banjos, and the entire staff is dedicated to crafting quality instruments. The company makes their banjos …show more content…
You can download an app to your phone that makes tuning much easier, bring it to a friend who knows how to tune stringed instruments, or visit your local music shop where a professional can help. It'll take a few minutes to setup the instrument, then you'll be ready to play.
Banjo Materials
This particular banjo is created with quality materials. The rim is a three-ply maple, the resonator is maple and so is the neck. Maple is considered an incredible tonewood, which means that it has tonal properties of stiff, light woods for instruments. Maple is often used for stringed instruments like the banjo, violin, and guitar.
Tenor 4-String
There are two tunings when it comes to a 4-string banjo. There's the tenor or the plectrum tuning. The tenor is commonly used for Irish music. It can be tuned to C, G, D, A or G, D, A, E. This can be confusing for those who have never played a banjo and especially the tenor banjo. This is where it's best to bring the banjo to a professional for tuning. Jazz tenor is used frequently with the tenor instrument. Tenor isn't a tone of sound like a tenor singer. It's the name given to the instrument's tuning with no real reason that concerns the tone. The standard tenor tuning of C, G, D, A is also used for playing Jazz, …show more content…
If you want to purchase a resonator banjo and change to a different type later, you can buy a resonator banjo and have the back removed quite easily. There's only a few brackets or a screw holding the resonator on the banjo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the banjo weigh?
The shipping weight of the instrument is 10.3 pounds, but the banjo itself is 3.8 pounds. This makes it a great travel banjo for performances or playing with friends.
Does the banjo have 17 or 19 frets?
This is a 17-fret banjo.
Is there a gig bag included?
There is no bag included, but it's simple to purchase a bag when you're ready to head out into the world with your banjo.
The Deering Goodtime 4-String Tenor Banjo is made by a company that musicians trust for their banjo needs. If you're a beginner, you can't go wrong with a banjo made by this company. This banjo is a lightweight, quality banjo with maple construction and nickel-plated accents. It's great for beginners as well as more seasoned players who want to play a tenor 4-string for Irish or Jazz music. It's light enough to take on the road, camping, fishing, or to the beach. Your friends will be impressed with the sounds you'll be able to produce on this 4-string
Specifications
17 fret tenor
Maple construction
Lightweight
Geared tuners
Nickel plated
First Impressions
Deering Goodtime Company
The Deering Company believes in providing banjos for every level of player. They don't think that a beginner banjo player deserves an inferior banjo just because they're new to the instrument. The company has over 40 years of experience creating banjos, and the entire staff is dedicated to crafting quality instruments. The company makes their banjos …show more content…
You can download an app to your phone that makes tuning much easier, bring it to a friend who knows how to tune stringed instruments, or visit your local music shop where a professional can help. It'll take a few minutes to setup the instrument, then you'll be ready to play.
Banjo Materials
This particular banjo is created with quality materials. The rim is a three-ply maple, the resonator is maple and so is the neck. Maple is considered an incredible tonewood, which means that it has tonal properties of stiff, light woods for instruments. Maple is often used for stringed instruments like the banjo, violin, and guitar.
Tenor 4-String
There are two tunings when it comes to a 4-string banjo. There's the tenor or the plectrum tuning. The tenor is commonly used for Irish music. It can be tuned to C, G, D, A or G, D, A, E. This can be confusing for those who have never played a banjo and especially the tenor banjo. This is where it's best to bring the banjo to a professional for tuning. Jazz tenor is used frequently with the tenor instrument. Tenor isn't a tone of sound like a tenor singer. It's the name given to the instrument's tuning with no real reason that concerns the tone. The standard tenor tuning of C, G, D, A is also used for playing Jazz, …show more content…
If you want to purchase a resonator banjo and change to a different type later, you can buy a resonator banjo and have the back removed quite easily. There's only a few brackets or a screw holding the resonator on the banjo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the banjo weigh?
The shipping weight of the instrument is 10.3 pounds, but the banjo itself is 3.8 pounds. This makes it a great travel banjo for performances or playing with friends.
Does the banjo have 17 or 19 frets?
This is a 17-fret banjo.
Is there a gig bag included?
There is no bag included, but it's simple to purchase a bag when you're ready to head out into the world with your banjo.
The Deering Goodtime 4-String Tenor Banjo is made by a company that musicians trust for their banjo needs. If you're a beginner, you can't go wrong with a banjo made by this company. This banjo is a lightweight, quality banjo with maple construction and nickel-plated accents. It's great for beginners as well as more seasoned players who want to play a tenor 4-string for Irish or Jazz music. It's light enough to take on the road, camping, fishing, or to the beach. Your friends will be impressed with the sounds you'll be able to produce on this 4-string