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product_id: 28261809
title: "Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo - New Model 2016"
brand: "deering"
price: "C$3467"
currency: NIO
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/28261809-deering-goodtime-midnight-special-5-string-banjo-new-model-2016
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
---

# Maple Neck 5-String Bright Tone Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo - New Model 2016

**Brand:** deering
**Price:** C$3467
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Strum into the Night with Style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo - New Model 2016 by deering
- **How much does it cost?** C$3467 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/28261809-deering-goodtime-midnight-special-5-string-banjo-new-model-2016)

## Best For

- deering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted deering brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Design:** Durable Satin Finish and installed spikes for enhanced performance.
- • **Sleek Aesthetic:** Midnight Maple Fingerboard with Vintage Artisan Style Inlays for a stunning visual appeal.
- • **Precision Tuning:** Planetary Tuners and Geared 5th String Tuner ensure your banjo stays in tune.
- • **Elevate Your Sound:** Equipped with a Patent Pending Nickel Plated Steel Tone Ring for unmatched projection.
- • **Unleash Your Inner Musician:** Crafted with a Slender Rock Maple Neck for effortless playability.

## Overview

The Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo (2016 model) features a slender rock maple neck, a unique midnight maple fingerboard, and a patent pending nickel plated steel tone ring, delivering a bright, clear sound. With its durable satin finish and precision tuning capabilities, this banjo is designed for both performance and aesthetic appeal.

## Description

The American-made Goodtime Midnight Special banjo by Deering is an enhanced version of the ultra-popular Goodtime Special Banjo. The Midnight Special features a Deering shaped peghead, a black, deep pentrating stain with an elegant satin finish, planetary tuners and capoing spikes under the fifth string at frets 7,9 & 10. The rim is three-ply maple with a 1/8 inch thick bluegrass style tone ring and the metal parts are nickel plated. The top frosted Deering head is 11 inch, high crown. The Tone ring broadens the tonal response for more brightness, increased bass and greater sustain and projection. This banjo has the beautiful tone of the Goodtime Special with the additional elegance of the black finish.

## Features

- Neck: Slender Rock Maple Neck stained Black, Midnight Maple Fingerboard, Vintage Artisan Style Inlays, Goodtime Logo Engraved On Peghead, Deering Peg Head shape, Planetary Tuners, Geared 5th String Tuner, Durable Satin Finish, Spikes installed at 7th, 9th, & 10th frets
- New Features: Separate "midnight Maple" fingerboard, New improved and elaborate carving on the peg head and fingerboard inlays.
- Pot: NEW Patent Pending Nickel Plated Steel Goodtime Tone Ring, 3 ply Violin Grade Maple Rim Stained Black, Patented Adjustable Goodtime Tailpiece
- Tone: Has a clear and bright sound of maple that projects very well. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Mylar; top-frosted |
| Item Dimensions | 38 x 13.88 x 4.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.5 Pounds |
| Finish Types | Satin Finish |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Deering
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 38 x 13.88 x 4.25 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Mylar; top-frosted
- **Back Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Finish Type:** Satin Finish
- **Instrument:** Violin
- **Item Weight:** 7.5 Pounds
- **Operation Mode:** Manual

## Images

![Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo - New Model 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I0XLYoeTL.jpg)
![Deering Goodtime Midnight Special 5-String Banjo - New Model 2016 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PdH5xsuQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it come with a hardshell case ?**
A: Hi yes this does come with a case.

**Q: What kind of case does it come with?**
A: It doesn't come with a case. I bought a Gator GC-BANJO-XL Molded Banjo Case. It's really good. It's available here at Amazon for 120.00.  A good case is essential for a quality instrument like this Deering, which sounds great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Awesome sound and quality!
  

*by T***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017*

I am a guitar player and recently got interested in learning how to play the banjo.  So obviously, I am a newbie when it comes to banjos and had conducted a lot of research into banjos and wanted a quality instrument to learn on.  My criteria for choosing a banjo is that it had to be a well constructed banjo of high quality that didn't sound cheap or lacking.  Also, my preference is that the banjo be made in the USA.Well, research has lead me to the Deering Banjo Company which met all of my criteria.  I found that Deering is a very highly regarded manufacturer of banjos with a stellar reputation with excellent customer service and it shows in their excellent quality banjos.  And no, I do not work for Deering, nor do I know anyone who works there.  I discovered them when doing research for the right banjo to buy and browsing the banjo forums for advice.When I received this banjo, the bridge was already installed but out of tune.  That was remedied quickly and I was plucking on the banjo within a few minutes.  And wow,  it sounded absolutely awesome compared to other banjos I have heard.  Every note was crystal clear, loud, with plenty of sustain!  an inspection of the instrument overall revealed a very well put together instrument with quality and sound that rivals much more expensive banjos.  I am very happy with my Deering Goodtime Midnight Special banjo and look forward to spending a lot of time learning on this banjo.If I do have any gripes whatsoever, is that this banjo has retail price of $1,329.00 on Deering's website.  And yet, comes with no case or at least a padded bag.  Being a guitar player, many guitars in this price range has a hard case or gig bag, such as my American Standard Fender Stratocaster which comes with a hard case.  But anyway, apples and oranges, right?  So now, time to shop for a case!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    An Awesome Beginner Banjo that is Quite Capable!
  

*by K***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2015*

This is my second Deering Goodtime Banjo. In my opinion, Deering Goodtime Series Banjos a great beginner banjo. They are made in the USA in California and are a bit more pricey than the imports but the playability is better than most. I have played several beginner banjos and always prefer the Deerings. I have about 2 years experience and continue to get better. The Goodtime banjos are lighter than the professional banjos due to not having the very heavy tone ring that is common for a true bluegrass instrument. For my skill level this is plenty of banjo for the money. I have heard this banjo in the hands of better musicians and I have a long way to go before I outgrow it skill wise. Even if the day comes for me to purchase a better banjo, this will be a keeper to travel with me.The Midnight Special Edition has a solid black finish that is neither shiny or flat but somewhere in between. Railroad spikes are installed on the 7, 9, and 10th frets for capoing the 5th string. This banjo does have the rolled brass tone ring which is a step up from the regular Goodtime 2 series that does not have the tone ring. Deering provides a 6 year warranty on their Goodtime banjos which covers manufacturing defects (not normal wear and tear or accidental drops).If you are looking for a hard case for a Resonator Goodtime 2 (not openback), I purchased a Gator GC-BANJO-XL Molded Banjo Case and it fits like a glove. Look for my review on the case as well that has photos of the fitment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A solid closed back banjo.
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2013*

This is my third banjo at this point. I assume the midnight is very similar to the goodtime II, but the sale price convinced me to purchase. Like other deering banjos, this one came with great setup. The action and intonation where spot on, but I do recommend all players to get comfortable tuning their own banjo heads and placing their bridge for string changes.If you are comfortable and competent in setting up your own instrument I'd recommend considering some of the cheaper Gold Tones or RK's, but remember that those companies don't spend a fraction of the time with quality control that the folks do at Deering. I've seen crooked necks and broken bridges on brand new banjos so I would not order from those two companies on the internet.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*