Deering GAM Goodtime Americana Openback 5-String Banjo

The Americana™ is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their new Grand 12" rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12" Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically. Made in America.

Continuing the long standing Goodtime philosophy of offering the best value American made banjos available, the Americana is the lowest priced 12" model on the market today and retains the distinctive natural blonde Goodtime aesthetics. In keeping with the rest of the Goodtime line, this banjo also features guitar style tuners, a rock maple neck, nickel plated hardware, and hardwood inlays.

Played with an old time style technique, the Americana is reminiscent of banjos from a period when larger rims were more prevalent which makes the 12" a great setup for playing old time music. A traditional 11" banjo with a frosted top head has a far brighter sound and will "cut" more. Since the combination of the Grand 12" rim and the Renaissance head makes for a wonderfully laid back sound in comparison, the Americana lends itself perfectly for musicians looking to use the banjo to back up a vocalist or another instrument, instead of playing the a lead instrument role.

Take a walk on the wide side with the new Goodtime Americana™ banjo.

Specifications:

Neck:
Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
Sealed Geared Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Americana Engraved In Peghead
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead

Pot:
Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Steel Tension Hoop
12" Renaissance Medium Crown Head
5/8" Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32" Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Goodtime Armrest
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Durable Satin Finish
Openback

Tone:
Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.

Tuned:
g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Dimensions:
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

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