Deering Goodtime Openback 5 String Banjo
- 5-string open-back banjo, full size
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Maple body, frosted mylar head
- Nickel strings and color
- 4 pounds, 48 x 8 x 18 inches
- Case included
- 1 year warranty
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An open-back five-string banjo made in the USA with a case, for beginners and folk players. The warranty excludes normal wear, frets and finish, and no care steps are listed.
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ASIN: B001Q9F34WCategory: Banjos
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Overview
Deering builds the Goodtime Openback with a maple body and a frosted mylar head, finished in satin. It has five strings, nickel hardware color and a case in the pack. The title says it is made in the U.S.A.
The reason to buy is a lightweight open-back banjo with a case included and American construction. The limit is that care details are not given and the warranty excludes wear, frets and finish.
Who it's for
Beginners, old-time and folk players and travelers will appreciate the lighter weight and the case. Left-handed players and bluegrass players wanting a resonator should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Light for a banjo
- Made in the USA
- One year warranty
- Care steps not listed
- Warranty excludes wear and finish
Performance notes
An open back lets sound radiate backward rather than being directed forward, so the tone is softer than a resonator banjo. The frosted mylar head and maple body shape the voice. The listing gives no sound profile.
Where it stands among banjos
- #2 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 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Full size |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 48 x 8 x 18 inches |
| Weight | 4 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body | Maple |
| Head | Frosted mylar |
| Strings | Nickel |
| Finish | Satin |
| Included components | |
| Included | Case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year, covers defects in materials or workmanship |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Open-back banjo |
| Strings | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Deering Goodtime Openback?
The listing gives no care steps. The warranty does not cover normal wear, frets or finish, so look after them yourself.
Does the Deering Goodtime Openback come with a case?
Yes. The listing says with case.
Is the Goodtime Openback made in the USA?
The title says made in U.S.A.
Is the Goodtime Openback a resonator banjo?
No. It is an open-back model.