Deering (USA) Goodtime Blackgrass 5-String Banjo

The Goodtime Blackgrass is the ultimate banjo for players looking for something a little on the darker side. The pure black stain of the all maple wood is accented with matte black hardware and a black head which combine to put a dark twist on an otherwise traditional instrument.

Built exclusively by Deering Banjo Co, the Blackgrass is built in the same San Diego factory as all other Deering models and has a familiar Goodtime vibe that echoes some of the aesthetics as the new Goodtime Artisan line. The Midnight Maple fingerboard is inlaid with Artisan style Pearloid inlays and the banjo still features the ever-present 3-ply violin grade maple for optimum tone and resonance.

So whether you are a true picker, a punk rocker or a punk picker…if you are looking for banjo with a bit more bite in the looks department, look no further than the Blackgrass.

Banjo Specs

Neck:

Satin Black Slender Rock Maple Neck
Vintage Artisan Style Inlays
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Goodtime "Blackgrass" Logo Engraved On Peghead
Planetary Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead

Pot:

Satin Black 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Durable Matte Black Powder Finish
Steel Tension Hoop
11″ Black Gloss High Crown Head
5/8″ Midnight Maple/Ebony Goodtime Smile Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments

Resonator

Satin Black Stained Maple Resonator
Black Binding
Durable Satin Finish

Tone:

Has a clear and bright sound of maple. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
Tuned:

g,D,G,B,D in standard G tuning

Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Dimensions:

Neck Width at the Nut 1 1/4″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 1/4″
Rim Diameter 11″
Resonator Diameter 13 7/8″
Overall Instrument Length 38″
Weight Approx. 6 lbs

Warranty:

The trust and pride we share in our product gives us the confidence to grant every owner of a Goodtime banjo a 6 year warranty ensuring the quality of our materials and workmanship.