Deering Goodtime Two Resonator 5-String Banjo
- 5-string resonator banjo, full size
- Maple body, frosted mylar head
- Satin finish
- Bright and punchy sound
- 6 pounds, 48 x 8 x 18 inches
- 1 year warranty, excludes wear, frets and finish
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A resonator banjo for bluegrass and beginners, with a maple body and a frosted mylar head. It is right-handed only, and no case or accessories are listed.
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ASIN: B001Q9EE4WModel: G2Category: Banjos
Overview
Strumming or picking five alloy steel strings over a frosted mylar head, the Goodtime Two adds a resonator to Deering's maple-bodied design. The finish is satin and the sound is described as bright and punchy. Deering Banjos is the maker.
The reason to buy is a bright resonator voice from a full-size maple banjo. The limit is that the listing omits a case and any included accessories, and the warranty excludes normal wear, the frets and the finish.
Who it's for
Players learning bluegrass or folk banjo who want a resonator for projection will use the bright voice. Left-handed players, or buyers wanting a case, should look at other options.
Pros and cons
- Resonator for projection
- Bright, punchy sound
- One year warranty
- Case not listed
- Warranty excludes wear and finish
- Accessories not listed
Performance notes
The resonator behind the pot directs sound forward, which suits the bright, punchy voice the listing describes. A frosted mylar head and a maple body shape the tone. Alloy steel strings carry the pitch.
Where it stands among banjos
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 6 banjos lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 banjos we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Deering |
|---|---|
| Model | G2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Full-size |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 48 x 8 x 18 inches |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body | Maple |
| Head | Frosted mylar |
| Strings | Alloy steel |
| Finish | Satin |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year, covers defects in materials or workmanship |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Resonator banjo |
| Strings | 5 |
| Sound | Bright and punchy |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Deering warranty cover?
One year on defective materials or workmanship. It excludes normal wear, frets, finish and accidental damage.
Is the Deering Goodtime Two a resonator banjo?
Yes. The title says resonator.
Does the Goodtime Two include a case?
No included components are listed.