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Built for musicians who want traditional banjo character without looking traditional themselves, the Deering Goodtime Blackgrass takes the proven Goodtime formula in a decidedly darker direction. Made by Deering in San Diego, California, it pairs an all-maple foundation with a deep black stain, black head, and matte black hardware for a look equally suited to bluegrass stages, alternative ensembles, and players bringing the banjo into less conventional musical territory. The Midnight Maple fingerboard and vintage Artisan-style pearloid inlays add another layer of visual personality while retaining the straightforward, player-focused spirit that has made the Goodtime family so approachable.

Underneath its distinctive appearance is the same kind of construction that gives the Goodtime its musical identity. A rock maple neck joins a 3-ply violin-grade maple rim, creating a lively foundation for the banjo's attack, resonance, and note definition. The slender D neck shape keeps the playing experience comfortable, while 22 nickel-silver frets and Goodtime planetary tuners provide a familiar setup for both developing players and experienced pickers. Railroad spikes installed at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets make it easier to accommodate common key changes when capoing, an especially practical touch for bluegrass, folk, Americana, and ensemble playing.

The Blackgrass proves that a banjo can respect its roots while presenting them with an entirely different attitude. Its black high-crown head, matte black powder-coated hardware, black-stained resonator, and understated satin surfaces give the instrument a cohesive appearance that feels equally appropriate in the hands of a traditional picker, roots-rock musician, or punk player. A Goodtime Smile bridge and patented Goodtime tailpiece complete an instrument designed around uncomplicated functionality, while the resonator configuration provides the projection and presence players expect when they need the banjo to stand confidently in a mix. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Goodtime
• Model: Blackgrass
• Banjo Type: 5-String Resonator Banjo
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Black Stain
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Scale Length: 26.25"

Neck

• Neck Material: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Slender D
• Neck Stain: Black
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Material: Midnight Maple
• Position Inlays: Vintage Artisan-Style Pearloid
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Material: Nickel Silver
• Fret Installation: Pressed-In
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Nut Width: 1.25"
• Scale Length: 26.25"
• Railroad Spikes: Installed at 7th, 9th, and 10th Frets

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Violin-Grade Maple
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Head: 11" Black High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks with 0.281" Hex Nuts
• Flange: Two-Piece Goodtime Series Flange
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Hardware Finish: Matte Black Powder Coat
• Bridge: 0.625" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Finish: Hand-Finished Satin Polyurethane

Resonator

• Resonator Material: 3-Ply Poplar / Poplar / Maple
• Resonator Stain: Black
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Resonator Diameter: 13.875"

Hardware

• Hardware Color: Matte Black
• Hardware Plating: Durable Matte Black Powder Finish
• Tuning Machines: Goodtime Planetary Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String Tuner
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Bridge: 0.625" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Tailpiece: Patented Goodtime Tailpiecr

Miscellaneous

• Case/Gig Bag: None
• Accessories: Deering Literature
• Serial Number: 063026-4
• Manufacture Date: 2026