Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo

Great Purchase

This banjo is absolutely beautiful and has a great sound. It's a very high quality product down to all the small details. I honestly can't find any fault with it (though I am a beginner, so I might not know exactly what to look for). It arrived ready to play, apart from tuning and adding a strap. It was shipped very carefully, double-boxed and padded with sturdy bubble wrap. It arrived pretty quickly for shipping to Canada too. The service through Banjo Studio was excellent. I had some concerns about finding the right banjo for me and they responded quickly to my inquiries and made sure that everything was settled perfectly before they finished processing my order. They were even kind enough to explain that there would be a delay for shipping to Canada as it had to be sent to another location to be shipped from there. It was really nice to be helped by real people instead of just automated messaging or chatbots. They definitely care about making sure you're happy with your purchase. Even if the Deering Goodtime Americana isn't for you, I highly recommend getting your banjo through Banjo Studio!

Had the banjo a few months now and couldn't be happier, amazing instrument for this price bracket. Beautiful warm sound, perfect for frailing. The service from David was flawless and made importing (to the UK) very easy. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

Excellent overall

Excellent service, excellent shipping. Finding a 5-string banjo is tough, especially in the post-pandemic era, but it’s a little more worrisome when ordering from a website you have never heard of. Fear not with Banjo Studio. The banjo was double-boxed and well packed with large air-filled plastic padding. Shipped quickly,too. I received it in less than a week of ordering it. Great quality all around. Definitely worth every cent.