Deering Goodtime G6S Banjo 6 String Openback

The Deering Goodtime Six bridges the gap between guitar and banjo with remarkable ingenuity, offering guitarists an authentic banjo sound without requiring them to learn new chord shapes or techniques. This 6‐string steel string banjo tunes exactly like a guitar (E,A,D,G,B,E) and features a fast, comfortable guitar‐style neck that feels familiar from the first strum. Built with Deering's four decades of banjo craftsmanship, the Goodtime Six puts quality American manufacturing within reach of any musician seeking to expand their sonic palette.

Rather than replacing your guitar, this instrument complements it beautifully, allowing you to play familiar songs and chord progressions with surprisingly creative results. The banjo's distinctive snap comes from its 11" 3‐ply violin grade maple rim paired with a frosted top head, creating that unmistakable traditional banjo tone that cuts through any mix.

Construction details include a blonde slender rock maple neck with maple fingerboard featuring a comfortable 15" radius, 22 pressed‐in nickel silver frets, and classic block‐style hardwood inlays. Sealed geared tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, while the durable satin finish protects the blonde 3‐ply violin grade maple rim. The instrument comes strung with Deering 6‐string banjo strings in gauges 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, and 46, though it can accommodate alternative tunings as desired.