Deering Banjo's are great, affordably priced instruments and Better Music is now selling the full range!If you want a top quality (reasonably priced of course) banjo, this is the one!Made in the US of A at the Deering Banjo factory. The Goodtime openback banjo weighs only 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, or taking to the beach. It provides a vibrant singing banjo tone. The Goodtime banjo is light enough for children to hold and play and is the perfect banjo for a child to start out with. More people succeed in learning to play when they start out on a Goodtime banjo!!Neck:Blonde Slender Rock Maple Neck22 Pressed In Nickel Silver FretsHardwood Bow Tie InlaysSealed Geared TunersGeared 5th String TunerDurable Satin FinishDeering Fiddle Shaped Peghead Pot: Blonde 3-ply Violin Grade Maple RimSteel Tension Hoop11″ Frosted Top High Crown Head5/8″ Maple/Ebony Goodtime Bridge16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Nuts16 Bracket Shoes with Screw AttachmentsDeering Patented Goodtime TailpieceSteel Coordinator Rod for AdjustmentsDurable Satin FinishOpenbackTriangle Goodtime Box for Carrying Gig bag or Hardshell Case sold separatelyDimensions: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 Please note this banjo does NOT come with a case or bag. Purchase of a hard case is strongly recommended especially if ordering online. Please see our cases and bags page for options.