Deering Goodtime 30th Anniversary Collection

These iconic illustrations have proudly adorned our Goodtime banjo boxes since their release in 1996. Each one was beautifully penned by artist Bob Doss and tells its own unique and interesting story. 

As we created this collection, we asked Janet Deering to share the stories that inspired these cherished images, and what emerged was a collection of personal memories, long-lasting friendships, and unforgettable moments from the early days of the Goodtime banjo. 

Deering Lesson
This design is based on a photograph of Robert and Danny Doss taken by their father. 

Deering Banjo Children
This artwork is based on a photograph Janet Deering took of three children who participated in a television commercial filmed around 1998 to promote the Goodtime banjo. 

Deering Banjo Man
This is Bob Doss's illustration of a photograph of John Hartford. Doss’s style genuinely captures Hartford's lifelong love of the banjo. 

Deering Banjo Lady
This is a drawing of a photograph of Janet Deering taken while she was walking along a beach in Curaçao in 1996 - the same year the first Goodtime banjo was released.

Deering River
This is a portrait of musician John Hartford and his wife and is featured on his on the cover of his album Gum Tree Canoe.

Collect all 5 designs!