Reddit Reddit reviews Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo

We found 6 Reddit comments about Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo
Low-profile, 22-fret rock maple neck with hardwood bow tie inlaysSealed, geared tuning machines, including fifth string5/8-Inch maple/ebony Goodtime bridge with adjustable Deering tailpieceSix-year warrantyThree-ply, 11-inch maple rim with steel tension hoop and high crown head
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6 Reddit comments about Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo:

u/alekzc · 6 pointsr/banjo

I was actually in this exact situation when I started playing - was a highschooler with free time and just wanted to learn banjo.

  1. Get a banjo: If you don't have one already, then this part is sort of a requirement. A standard 5-string is the best place to start. This Deering is a fantastic beginner banjo (and not too bad for performing either), but if price is an issue, I've heard that Gold Tone's work just fine as well.
  2. Get some books/material: This book is by the master himself (Earl Scruggs). It's sort of an essential for anyone looking to play classic 3-finger (Scruggs style) banjo. If you're looking to play Clawhammer perhaps, this is a very good book for learning.
  3. PRACTICE: It can seem difficult at first, but I recommend practicing as much as possible. When I first started, I practiced for about 1-2 hours everyday for a solid month. I was able to improve very quickly. And the best part is that I enjoyed every bit of it. That's another thing, if you really enjoy playing, then practicing shouldn't be verry difficult for you.

    Good luck, and have fun!
u/emdashes · 3 pointsr/Bluegrass

:)

I would also recommend going with the Goodtime. They're a bit cheaper on Amazon, and they're really, really worth it, quality-wise. A lot of the low-end banjos made overseas are cheaply put together and have problems with the action (distance of strings from the fretboard) or crappy tuners, and won't sound very good either, whereas my Goodtime's been played for almost a decade, I've abused the hell out of it for the past year (playing several hours a day, lugging it around on the bus, regularly changing the tuning), and it's escaped with only a couple minor scratches and nicks. Still totally playable and sounds fine. It is a little bit quieter than other banjos will be at jams, but I get along pretty well.

u/Captain_BedBeard · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh boy!!

This

Or This

But they're really just on there to show people what kind of person I am. I know very well It'll never happen and I'd feel so guilty if it did because they're ridiculously expensive

u/hms_poopsock · 1 pointr/banjo

http://www.amazon.com/Deering-GOODTIME-BANJO-GT-Goodtime/dp/B001Q9F34W

This one is great. It feels like a "real" banjo and comes well set up and ready to play. Had it for a year and no issues.

u/ch33zy · 1 pointr/banjo

Ok great, thanks! Think I should go for this Deering or save almost $200 and go for the Dirty Thirties?

u/monkGD · 1 pointr/banjo

Thanks all for the great suggestions, i really appreciate all the responses!!!

i browsed around fruther on Reddit, and have been eyeballing this:
Deering Goodtime, 5 string, openback at Amazon

I think for the price, that would be a great starter... i am leaning towards bluegrass, but will have to consider alot through the learning process...
I doubt that i would sell any equipment i purchase, as i really like having equipment available to have spontanious jam sessions, and i also am a terrible musical Pack Rat... Quite the flaw.