Deering Goodtime Americana Banjo with 12 Inch Rim

Deering Americana 5-String Banjo: Exceptional Tone and Value

The Deering Americana is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to feature their new Grand 12” rim, delivering a stronger bass response and a warmer tone. The larger rim's fullness and warmth are further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head, which complements the banjo both visually and sonically. Continuing the tradition of offering the best value American-made banjos, the Americana is the most affordable 12” model on the market while retaining the distinctive natural blonde Goodtime aesthetics. This banjo features guitar-style tuners, a rock maple neck, nickel-plated hardware, and hardwood inlays. When played with an old-time technique, the Americana evokes the charm of banjos from an era when larger rims were more prevalent, making it ideal for playing old-time music. Its laid-back sound is perfect for backing up vocals or other instruments, making the Americana an excellent choice for musicians seeking a supportive role rather than a lead instrument.

Key Features:

• New Grand 12" Rim: Emphasizes bass response and delivers a distinctive tone.
• Renaissance Head: Complements the Grand 12" rim, enhancing the banjo's warm and sweet tone.
• Engraved Peghead Americana: Features beautiful engravings of the Americana name, Goodtime logo, and scrollwork design.
• High-Quality Materials: Blonde 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, 5/8" maple/ebony Goodtime bridge, blonde slender rock maple neck.
• Other Features: 12-inch Remo Renaissance Medium Crown head, 16 bracket shoes with screw attachments, 16 flat hooks with 9/32" nuts, 22 pressed-in nickel silver frets, G-D-G-B-D tuning in standard G tuning (can be tuned in other tunings as well), geared 5th string tuner, overall instrument length of 37 1/2", hardwood bow tie inlays.