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The Deering Artisan Goodtime Six-R lets you express your signature 6-string guitar licks with the crisp, bright tone of a banjo. This distinguished resonator banjo is tuned and played like a guitar, creating endless possibilities for studio guitarists or anyone looking to add a different voice to their music. Handcrafted in California, the Goodtime Six-R exudes vintage style with its rich brown stain and elegant inlays.

Project Your Sound With a Resonator Back

Designed for optimal sound projection, the Artisan Goodtime Six-R features a resonator back to give your playing the full, ringing tone banjos are loved for. The resonator works together with the frosted head to send your notes out powerfully, with the twangy banjo edge. You'll appreciate how well the Goodtime Six-R cuts through the mix.

Slim Profile Neck Promotes Comfort and Playability

The Goodtime Six-R has a slim, fast neck with a narrow 1.68" nut width, making for a very quick and comfortable playing experience. The slender neck feels natural, allowing fast runs and precise fretting. And with its comfortable string spacing, the Goodtime Six-R lets guitarists easily transfer their skills. The smooth geared tuners provide accurate, stable tuning.

Quality Components and Handcrafted Construction

Handcrafted in Deering's California workshop, the Goodtime Six-R is built with fine details like a Pau Ferro fingerboard, pearloid block inlays, a two-way truss rod and 3-ply maple rim. It's the perfect creative tool for any guitarist wanting to explore new tones. Plug in the Artisan Goodtime Six-R and let your 6-string expression sing.

Vintage Looks with Stunning Inlays

One look at the Deering Goodtime Six-R tells you it's special. The rich brown stain and Pau Ferro fingerboard exude vintage class. The pearloid block inlays and 3x3 tuner configuration enhance the timeless aesthetics. Overall, the Six-R exudes fine attention to detail from Deering's master luthiers.

Deering Artisan Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo
Deering Artisan Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo
Deering Artisan Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo

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  • 6-string banjo tuned and played like a guitar for endless tonal possibilities
  • Resonator back and Pau Ferro fingerboard for optimal sound projection
  • Two-way truss rod for easy neck relief adjustments
  • 3x3 tuner configuration for effortless and stable tuning

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Body
  • Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
  • Resonator Finish: Satin
  • Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
  • Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
  • Resonator Stain: Dark Red Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck Wood: Rock Maple
  • Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16"
  • Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Fingerboard
  • Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro Fingerboard With a 15" Radius
  • Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
  • Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
  • Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Rim
  • Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
  • Rim Diameter: 11"
  • Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
  • Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
  • Rim Diameter: 11"
  • Weight Approx.: 5.5 lb.
Hardware
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action Truss Rod
  • Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
  • Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
  • Flange: 2 Piece Flange
  • Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
  • Hardware Plating: Nickel
  • Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
  • Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

collapse expand iconWarranty

Deering banjos with the lifetime warranty are only available through authorized Deering Dealers.

IF YOU BUY A "NEW" DEERING BANJO FROM A NON-AUTHORIZED DEALER, YOU HAVE PURCHASED A USED BANJO AND HAVE NO WARRANTY. When we send a Deering banjo to an authorized dealer, only that dealer or another authorized dealer can sell that banjo as new. If an authorized dealer sells a new Deering banjo to a non-authorized dealer, the non authorized dealer becomes the first owner and he becomes the bearer of the lifetime warranty; not a new dealer by transfer. When the unauthorized dealer sells that banjo to the consumer, even if it was never played or even touched, it is a used instrument and no longer carries the lifetime warranty. This is necessary so that we know how the banjo has been cared for between the time we ship it and the time that our customers buy it. We have no way of knowing how non-authorized dealers care for their instruments because we do not communicate with them. This also honors and protects the strong relationship between Deering and its treasured network of hard working Deering dealers. For your protection against theft and to ensure immediate proof of ownership, four digits of the serial number are visible on the back of the peghead on each banjo. The full serial number is inside the resonator. When you purchase a Deering banjo and send in the warranty card you will receive a Gold Credit card style ownership/warranty card. This gold card is embossed with your name and the serial number of your new banjo for easy identification. Take your Gold Card with you to festivals or when traveling so that if your banjo is ever stolen you can easily prove it's yours.