{"product_id":"deering-goodtime-blackgrass-special-5-string-banjo-black-stain","title":"Deering Goodtime Blackgrass Special 5-String Banjo - Black Stain","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 8 lb 9 oz Deering will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome instruments honor tradition, while others redefine it with a bold new personality. Available now at Haggerty's Music, the Deering Goodtime Blackgrass Special takes one of America's most beloved banjos and gives it a striking modern aesthetic without sacrificing the craftsmanship and tone that have made Deering an industry leader. Built entirely in Deering's San Diego, California factory, this unique five-string banjo blends the familiar feel of the Goodtime series with upgraded appointments, a powerful steel tone ring, and an unmistakable all-black appearance that stands out on any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eConstructed around Deering's renowned three-ply violin-grade maple rim and equipped with the patented Goodtime Special steel tone ring, the Blackgrass Special delivers greater volume, richer sustain, and enhanced clarity than the standard Goodtime models. The rock maple neck features a comfortable slender \"D\" profile, a Midnight Maple fingerboard adorned with elegant Artisan-style pearloid inlays, and a satin black finish that perfectly complements the matte black hardware and black high-crown head. Factory-installed fifth-string railroad spikes at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets make key changes quick and effortless, allowing players to move seamlessly from G into A, B, and C for bluegrass jams, gospel, folk, and traditional performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEvery detail reflects Deering's commitment to practical performance and American craftsmanship. Goodtime planetary tuners, the patented Goodtime tailpiece, Smile bridge, two-piece flange, and geared fifth-string tuner provide dependable tuning stability and excellent projection, while the resonator adds the punch and focus players expect from a professional-style bluegrass banjo. 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