How Goodtime Banjos Are Made

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
  • Take a video tour of the Deering Banjo Factory - located in Spring Valley, CA - and see how Deering Goodtime banjos are made by hand in America.
    Background music is provided by John McEuen - entitled "The Goodtime Suite".

КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @whippingstar
    @whippingstar 2 роки тому +19

    I got a Goodtime four days ago (my first banjo). It's a swell little instrument. An absolute joy to play and I couldn't be any more pleased with it. Sadly, it didn't come with any playing skills. Guess I got to do that on my own.

  • @mathewcowin
    @mathewcowin Місяць тому

    Recently purchased a left handed goodtime 2. Absolutely love it. It far surpassed my expectations. Thank you Deering for making lefties and great banjo's.

  • @tommaxwell429
    @tommaxwell429 11 місяців тому +1

    Impressive! Hard to fathom the demand for that many banjos. Very cool!

  • @johnschneider4160
    @johnschneider4160 Рік тому +2

    I've been clawhammering for over five years now. My first banjo was an open-back Goodtime. Although I've accumulated more expensive and different-sounding banjos, I still bring out my blond-mapled "Marilyn" to play as much as the others. She sings with a straight, clear, old-time voice.
    Thank you, Deering, for getting me started on the right foot!

  • @Cunkey
    @Cunkey 10 років тому +5

    Nothing beats watching this with a goodtime in hand

  • @jakesmet9426
    @jakesmet9426 2 роки тому

    Man besides PLAYING banjo for a living, getting to set up, tune, and quality control for Deering would be THE DREAM!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE HARD WORK!!!

  • @shaunw9270
    @shaunw9270 8 років тому +9

    Thanks Deering - I love my Goodtime !

  • @nige-g
    @nige-g Рік тому

    I've have a good time beginners banjo arriving in two days, can't wait.
    Thoroughly enjoyed this video enormously.
    Much appreciated from across the pond.

  • @Brainworms1
    @Brainworms1 Рік тому +1

    Watching your video so I can try to needle felt 1 like it. Thank you for posting this

  • @starrwoman1
    @starrwoman1 11 років тому +1

    These banjos are a work of art, I saw and played one at a music store, now I have to own a Deering Banjo. Thanks for the wonderful tour.

  • @derekbaker2177
    @derekbaker2177 4 роки тому +7

    My Goodtime plays like my Fender Strat, the maple neck is just buttery smooth.

    • @DeeringBanjoCo
      @DeeringBanjoCo  4 роки тому +6

      As a former Fender employee, I LOVE hearing this. Very cool. :-)

    • @almorante
      @almorante 2 роки тому

      Do you know how high is the action at the 12th fret ?

  • @tro4404
    @tro4404 2 роки тому +3

    If you get the chance, take the Deering tour. It is great and you get the chance to try out a lot of banjos in the showroom. There is a Burger King right next door. Hard to get out of there without another banjo though. I've got three so far, but really liked the White Oak banjo when I was there. Maybe next time I visit San Diego.

    • @DeeringBanjoCo
      @DeeringBanjoCo  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you had fun! Although, I have to correct you - It is a Carls Jr which at least in my opinion, is a far superior burger. :-)

    • @ferrolblackmon4637
      @ferrolblackmon4637 11 місяців тому

      "There is a Burger King right next door." You can't get more American than that!

  • @cthulhu9136
    @cthulhu9136 2 роки тому +1

    I ordered a good time recently, ordered the beginner package. Recently enough to where I haven't got it yet. It's pretty awesome to see how these banjos are made and I can't wait to start learning to play!
    It's awesome to see how it's

  • @jethrobodine4638
    @jethrobodine4638 Рік тому

    just ordered my fist banjo the Goodtime Artisan Americana 12" rim, beautiful instrument for sure, i cannot wait to try it out!

  • @chuck2388
    @chuck2388 Місяць тому

    Very impressive, almost unamerican. Cudos to Mr. Deering.

  • @gh0st_type_
    @gh0st_type_ 2 роки тому +1

    This is so cool

  • @jgsawka
    @jgsawka 7 років тому +3

    I've got a Goodtime Americana and I wouldn't trade it for anyrhing. I've played on others, even higher end Deering Banos and I'd still not trade my Americana. Just love it!

  • @clawhammer704
    @clawhammer704 4 роки тому +2

    IV got a good time 2 that I made my own with a few changes for old time music. It will hang with the best.

  • @celticmandoplayer
    @celticmandoplayer 7 років тому

    I just got my Goodtime today and I'm in LOVE !!! I appreciate all your skilled work to create such a fine instrument :-)Thank you Deering! :-)

  • @justinahrens1868
    @justinahrens1868 10 років тому +5

    Great video! Really like the fret trimming station. Looks like you automated a pair of hand nippers.

    • @Chuck-he1jd
      @Chuck-he1jd 3 роки тому

      my kind of thinkers

    • @BLOVECU
      @BLOVECU 2 роки тому

      i believe you are correct

  • @Iazzaboyce
    @Iazzaboyce 10 років тому +1

    Enjoyed that - first job was making banjos.

  • @ThomasTomFlood
    @ThomasTomFlood 10 років тому

    Lovely video, love the Deering

  • @HNXMedia
    @HNXMedia Рік тому

    Love mine!

  • @joshuaparker4004
    @joshuaparker4004 2 роки тому

    Can’t believe you can offer such a high quality banjo at the price point you hit. I love my Goodtime Special.

    • @merlynschutterle7242
      @merlynschutterle7242 Рік тому

      I played a couple Goodtime Specials. I liked them better than the Good Time. The specials had tone rings. If I were looking for a banjo in that price range, the special would be my pick.

  • @billthecat666
    @billthecat666 7 років тому

    Thank you Deering. Just got my Good Time 2 yesterday.

  • @timtoner1411
    @timtoner1411 3 роки тому +1

    Love Deering banjos.

  • @GuitarTodd1
    @GuitarTodd1 7 років тому +2

    Greg, Absolutely love my Solana Six. I am a fingerstyle guitar player and every style I play really works with this instrument. I have showed it to several other fingerstyle guitar players who either bought one or are in the process of saving the cash for one. Really believe if you marketed to guitarist that finger pick you'd really sell a million of these.
    I'll post a nice review on my channel when I get some time

    • @DeeringBanjoCo
      @DeeringBanjoCo  7 років тому

      Todd, we cant wait to see your review. I will pass your comments on to Greg. We thank you for your kind words and we really look forward to your review.

  • @RuthElliottHilsdon9
    @RuthElliottHilsdon9 11 років тому

    Great banjo! I love mine!

  • @banjorino
    @banjorino 6 років тому +2

    My old Goodtime was unfortunately exposed to extreme humidity over time and ruined it. I planning buy another one and take real good care of it. :)

  • @spitfirekid1
    @spitfirekid1 Рік тому

    Great video and better banjos! MADE IN THE USA!!!

  • @julianburgundyfrancis9939
    @julianburgundyfrancis9939 3 роки тому

    Gonna purchase my first banjo this week, i guess i couldny get a better one than the Goodtime 5 string banjo. I'm happy they're still available here in UK, and excited like never! :)

  • @dolam
    @dolam 2 роки тому

    Thank you for posting the video. How many man hours go into making a banjo?

  • @AnnLippert1
    @AnnLippert1 2 роки тому

    at 4:30 is that an electric ratchet to tighten the J hooks? never knew that was an option?!

  • @AngryHatter
    @AngryHatter 4 роки тому

    Awesome.

  • @henryrudolph1952
    @henryrudolph1952 4 роки тому +1

    Hi from New Zealand,
    Do you make left-hand banjos? If so how much do they cost?

    • @DeeringBanjoCo
      @DeeringBanjoCo  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Henry! We do make left-hand banjos, you can find them here: www.deeringbanjos.com/collections/left-handed-banjos

    • @henryrudolph1952
      @henryrudolph1952 4 роки тому

      @@DeeringBanjoCo Thank you I'm very interested.

  • @BanjoisTTube
    @BanjoisTTube 7 років тому

    really need someone someday ! I hope it .. ✔

  • @earnestblofeld7905
    @earnestblofeld7905 4 роки тому

    Saltarello on banjo. Wow.

  • @Chuck-he1jd
    @Chuck-he1jd 3 роки тому

    Buying a Goodtimes 2

  • @noahmukthar8846
    @noahmukthar8846 5 років тому

    Deering makes the best banjos.

  • @mikegager
    @mikegager 7 років тому +2

    the automated fret nippers are awesome!

    • @DeeringBanjoCo
      @DeeringBanjoCo  7 років тому +2

      They are foot controlled. They are very cool.

  • @davestambaugh7282
    @davestambaugh7282 6 років тому

    I got one of the concert ukes and thought that it was funny they do not mask the frets before spraying the one token coat of laquer Could you imagine masking all those frets.

  • @mohamedjiyd985
    @mohamedjiyd985 5 років тому

    بغيتكم تصيفطو ليا شي بانجو شكرا

  • @KunchangLeeMusic
    @KunchangLeeMusic 5 років тому

    Rad

  • @AngryHatter
    @AngryHatter 4 роки тому +2

    I guess I got my monies worth, Jeez. There is a lot of hand labor.

    • @keithclark486
      @keithclark486 3 роки тому +1

      Nope it's not worth it
      You should ask for your $ back.