The Deering Artisan Goodtime is the #1 recommended banjo for beginner and intermediate players by teachers. The Goodtime Special features a tone ring and resonator for the full Bluegrass 5-string banjo sound. The specifications are...
Neck:
-Slender Rock Maple Neck Stained a Rich Brown -Vintage Artisan Style Inlays
-Midnight Maple Fingerboard -22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
-Goodtime Special Logo Engraved On Peghead -Planetary Tuner
-Geared 5th String Tuner -Durable Satin Finish
-Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets -Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
Pot:
-11" 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Stained Rich Brown -Patented Goodtime Special Tone Ring
-Steel Tension Hoop -11" Frosted Top High Crown Head
-5/8 Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge -16 Flat Hooks with 9/32 Nuts
-16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments -Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
-Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments -Durable Satin Finish
A Deering gig-bag can be purchased separately for under $100. Here's Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Mch3AQR3D44
