Deering Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo

Sleek Design with a Bold, Modern Sound - The Deering Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo The Goodtime Blackgrass is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument. Built exclusively by Deering Banjo Co, the Blackgrass is built in the same San Diego factory as all other Deering models and has a familiar Goodtime vibe that echoes some of the aesthetics as the new Goodtime Artisan line. The Midnight Maple fingerboard is inlaid with Artisan style Pearloid inlays and the banjo still features the ever-present 3-ply violin grade maple for optimum tone and resonance. The Blackgrass also features spikes at 7, 9, and 10. The use of spikes enables you to expand your playing from the key of G to easily play in the keys of A, B, and C. So whether you are a true picker, a punk rocker or a punk picker…if you are looking for banjo with a bit more bite in the looks department, look no further than the Blackgrass. SPECIFICATIONS Neck Neck Wood: Rock Maple Neck Shape: Slender "D" Shape Stain: Black Finish: Satin Nut Width: 1 1/4" Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate Tuners: Goodtime Planetary Tuners 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets Inlays: Vintage Artisan Style Inlays Pot Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Diameter: 11" Tone Ring: Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts Flange: Two Piece Goodtime Series Flange Armrest: Goodtime Armrest Hardware Plating: Durable Matte Black Powder Finish Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge Tailpiece: Patented Goodtime Tailpiece Finish: Hand Finished Satin Polyurethane Resonator Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple Resonator Finish: Satin Resonator Sidewalls: Straight Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8" Resonator Stain: Black Dimensions Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4" Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4" Rim Diameter: 11" Overall Instrument Length: 38" Weight Approx.: 6 lbs Manufacturer: Deering BanjosModel: GBGSKU: I581698-N-1-WHXEUPC: 840394014623We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music CenterMaryland, Virginia, and Washington DC's legendary music shop. Family-owned and operated since 1958. Buy gear the way it was meant to be bought, from a store that's been there through it all and has the vibe to prove it. We're staffed with musicians and industry experts, people that live and breathe music gear. Our mission is to help you find the right gear for your project, that thing that will bring you the most joy out of what you do. We're an authorized dealer for almost every brand, we stock items the other stores don't, so you can try before you buy. Stop by our Wheaton, MD showroom and see for yourself.Contact us if you have questions about one of our listings or if you need help finding the right piece of gear.