Deering Banjo Company introduces the latest in Steve Martin inspired Goodtime banjos. The new Rare Bird Alert Goodtime banjos are now available and include a full accessory package. Included in the accessory package is a Deering gig bag with the Deering logo, a strap, an electronic tuner, a full set of picks, and the combo pack of Steve Martin’s Rare Bird CD plus the banjo tablature book.
The logo was inspired by the cover of Steve Martin’s Grammy nominated CD, Rare Bird Alert. There is a unique peghead design of a bird with wings open wide playing a banjo plus the words “Rare Bird Alert.” The fingerboard has hardwood, bow tie inlays and the banjo is made in a natural color with a satin finish. The banjo is crafted out of eastern American maple with a violin grade 3-ply maple rim.
Included:
- Deering Padded Gig Bag
- Steve Martin's Grammy Nominated CD 'Rare Bird Alert'
- 'Rare Bird Alert' Banjo Tab Book
- Deering Banjo Strap
- Banjo Picks
- Electronic Tuner
Neck:
Blond Slender Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood Bow Tie Inlays
Sealed Geared Tuners
Geared 5th String Tuner
Durable Satin Finish
Deering Fiddle Shaped Peghead
Rare Bird Alert Artwork Peghead Engraving
Pot:
Blond 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Steel Tension Hoop
11” Frosted Top High Crown Head
5/8” Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32” Nuts
16 Bracket Shoes with Screw Attachments
Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Steel Coordinator Rod for Adjustments
Durable Satin Finish
Openback
Tone:
Easy to play with clarity of note separation and round full bodied tone.
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”
Overall Instrument Length 37 1/2”
Weight Approx.4.5 lbs
Warranty:
6 year warranty
