Deering Goodtime Deco Americana 5-String Openback Banjo with Scooped Neck - New

The Deering Goodtime Deco Americana Banjo with a scooped neck combines vintage Art Deco elegance with modern craftsmanship. This 12” rim banjo, featuring a Renaissance head, offers a warm tone with rich bass response, ideal for old-time banjo playing or vocal accompaniment. Distinctive hardwood Art Deco inlays and a US Bronze powder-finished armrest and hardware add durability and style. Made from rock maple with a natural satin finish, this lightweight, American-made banjo is perfect for beginners and clawhammer players seeking a mellow, full sound. Neck Wood: Rock Maple Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape Stain: Natural Maple Finish: Satin Nut Width: 1 1/4" Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets Inlays: Hardwood Art Deco Inspired Inlays Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Diameter: 12" Head: 12" Renaissance Medium Crown Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts Armrest: US Bronze Powder Finished Goodtime Armrest Hardware Plating: US Bronze Powder Finish Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish Neck Width at the Nut: 1 1/4" Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4" Rim Diameter: 12" Overall Instrument Length: 37 1/2" Weight Approx.: 4.5 lbs Strings: Deering Light Gauge Strings (String gauges: 10, 11, 13, 21w, 10) Case: None