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.
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
I was actually in this exact situation when I started playing - was a highschooler with free time and just wanted to learn banjo.
Good luck, and have fun!
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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.
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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
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.
Ok great, thanks! Think I should go for this Deering or save almost $200 and go for the Dirty Thirties?
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.