Just picked up on this video a very honest assessment. I took up learning banjo at age 74 years young in England and was recommended to try a Deering Midnight Special (its good enough for Mean Mary) and it was an instant perfect fit for my old hands and it is worthy mentioning that the balance and feel of fret boards on Deerings is understasted. I have progressed and tried a few different makes of banjos both new and used and for me across all their range Deerings have a brightness and clarity of sound that rewards my practice. I own four Deerings including a Tony Trischka Silver Clipper. Most importantly my midnight special is still a delight to play and makes me happy. Kind regards. Tim.
This is perfect timing. As you have possibly sold me my last guitar (according to my wife), I just informed her that I was watching a video about buying the first banjo. Years ago I said that when I retire I would take up banjo and they thought that I never would retire.
If I were just starting, I’d seriously consider the original good time open back model. Plays great, sounds good, and when you decide you want to upgrade to a more expensive resonator banjo, you then have a second banjo you can take anywhere and not worry about it: throw it in the car, take it camping, etc. I love my Deering banjos
I remember seeing tons of Deerings but never paying much attention to them. I won a Deering Eagle II off banjo hangout. It was a good as any out there. I’ve played some pretty great goodtimers. I’d own a goodtimer, if I didn’t have a vega, just because they’re light. Aaron over there making them all sound like pro level instruments.
For sure! We have done the full Eastman Series and we're working on some other brands as well - ua-cam.com/video/sF9CDmgyy7o/v-deo.htmlsi=sSzdJTQGj9SZ6eyo
I speak as a satisfied Goodtime owner (I own three: an open back five string and a Goodtime 2 tenor and Goodtime Deco Plectrum), but raise a point that maybe you all don’t care about, namely this: BANJO IS NOT JUST BLUEGRASS!Some of us do come to the instrument without wanting to be like Earl Scruggs or J.D. Crowe. Some of us do play tenor and plectrum, and we (at least try) to play styles other than bluegrass, like jazz and Prog rock. I know I’m spitting into the wind, because for most people, you aren’t playing banjo unless you’re playing bluegrass, or at least oldtime. But believe me: The tenor and plectrum Goodtimes are every bit as good as the five string versions. It’s too bad that this otherwise excellent demonstration doesn’t mention them.
Yes! We do ship to Canada you just have to give us a call (417-720-1223) and we can get you the shipping estimate. Our website does not allow you to put in the correct address for some reason.
Just picked up on this video a very honest assessment. I took up learning banjo at age 74 years young in England and was recommended to try a Deering Midnight Special (its good enough for Mean Mary) and it was an instant perfect fit for my old hands and it is worthy mentioning that the balance and feel of fret boards on Deerings is understasted. I have progressed and tried a few different makes of banjos both new and used and for me across all their range Deerings have a brightness and clarity of sound that rewards my practice. I own four Deerings including a Tony Trischka Silver Clipper. Most importantly my midnight special is still a delight to play and makes me happy. Kind regards. Tim.
This is perfect timing. As you have possibly sold me my last guitar (according to my wife), I just informed her that I was watching a video about buying the first banjo.
Years ago I said that when I retire I would take up banjo and they thought that I never would retire.
If I were just starting, I’d seriously consider the original good time open back model.
Plays great, sounds good, and when you decide you want to upgrade to a more expensive resonator banjo, you then have a second banjo you can take anywhere and not worry about it: throw it in the car, take it camping, etc.
I love my Deering banjos
Great advice!
I remember seeing tons of Deerings but never paying much attention to them. I won a Deering Eagle II off banjo hangout. It was a good as any out there. I’ve played some pretty great goodtimers. I’d own a goodtimer, if I didn’t have a vega, just because they’re light. Aaron over there making them all sound like pro level instruments.
It would be nice to see a mandolin comparison video too!
For sure! We have done the full Eastman Series and we're working on some other brands as well - ua-cam.com/video/sF9CDmgyy7o/v-deo.htmlsi=sSzdJTQGj9SZ6eyo
Thanks for this video
I speak as a satisfied Goodtime owner (I own three: an open back five string and a Goodtime 2 tenor and Goodtime Deco Plectrum), but raise a point that maybe you all don’t care about, namely this: BANJO IS NOT JUST BLUEGRASS!Some of us do come to the instrument without wanting to be like Earl Scruggs or J.D. Crowe. Some of us do play tenor and plectrum, and we (at least try) to play styles other than bluegrass, like jazz and Prog rock.
I know I’m spitting into the wind, because for most people, you aren’t playing banjo unless you’re playing bluegrass, or at least oldtime. But believe me: The tenor and plectrum Goodtimes are every bit as good as the five string versions. It’s too bad that this otherwise excellent demonstration doesn’t mention them.
Great point! The entire Goodtime lineup is incredible, no matter what instrument/genre you're purchasing for! 🙂
I'm waiting for Zombie Killer III. :-)
We see you! 🙂
do you ever sell to people in ontario canada? or would the exchange rate and shipping be too much?not many choices up here
Yes! We do ship to Canada you just have to give us a call (417-720-1223) and we can get you the shipping estimate. Our website does not allow you to put in the correct address for some reason.
tried a deering sierra and then a gibson ,,,.......i could never buy a sierra after trying a gibson...