Product Overview
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.
Features:
- 3-Ply 11" Violin Grade Maple Rim
- Black Satin Finish
- Matte Black Powder Finished Hardware
- Intricate Peghead Carving
- Vintage Artisan Inspired Inlays
- Maple Neck and Resonator
- Midnight Maple Fingerboard
- Slender Deering Neck Profile
- Black Gloss Head
- Planetary Tuners
- 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
- Spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10
- Goodtime Tailpiece
- Tuned G D G B D (5th-1st)
- String Gauges: 10, 21w, 13, 11, 10
- Handmade in Spring Valley, CA, USA
- Six Year Warranty
Specifications:
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 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:
- 6 year warranty ensuring quality of materials and workmanship
UPC: 840394014623
MPN: GDT-GBG
