INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Goodtime banjo! Your new banjo will
bring you hours of enjoyment and musical expression. is manual
was written to help you maintain your banjo in peak playing form.
Just as the car needs the oil changed and the engine tuned up now
and then, your banjo periodically needs to be tightened up and
adjusted.
Just as neglecting the routine maintenance on a car reduces its
longevity and comfort, forgetting to maintain your banjo will prevent
it from keeping that sparkling bright sound you loved when it arrived
from the factory. Realize that your banjo is a delicate instrument.
Never leave it out in the sun, in a hot car, or out in freezing weather.
is can cause damage to the banjo that will shorten the lifetime of
musical pleasure you were after when you bought it.
It isn’t diffi cult to maintain your banjo if you understand what needs
to be done. at is our goal with this booklet, to help you keep the
sound and playing comfort that you felt on the fi rst day your banjo
arrived! ere are things you need to do after each playing and things
that only need to be done every few months, depending on how often
you play. Have fun learning to get to know your new banjo! We have
made the information as thorough as we could. Always feel free to
call the Deering factory if you have any questions not covered in this
booklet. We love hearing from our customers and urge you never to
hesitate to contact us.
One fi nal word, HAVE FUN! Your musical journey has just begun!
SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODTIME BANJOS
Banjo length: 38 1/2” Openback model or 39” Resonator model •
Neck Length: 26 1/2” •
Neck Width at the nut: 1 1/4” •
Scale Length from Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4” •
Bridge: 5/8” ree footed maple-ebony •
Extension Nut: 10/24” x 3/4” x 5/16” coupling nut •
Bracket Nut: 9/32” •
Coordinator Rod Nut: 5/16” Hex Nut National Fine, Use a 1/2” wrench •
Banjo Case: for Openback - 11 1/2” round, or for Resonator - 13 1/2” •
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