Even mic'ing up a gigs can get dicey, trying to get the mic hot enough for a woody or an open back... where as, a loud resonated banjo provides the headroom you need to stay away from feedback. The best Deering that I ever owned was a Maple Blossom, loved the neck profile. I play mostly alone (Scruggs style), and really enjoy a crisp tone, but am intrigued by the Deering. Learn More. vs. For 20 years, Gold Tone has offered musicians the best Folk, Folkternative, and Bluegrass instruments at the best prices. Deering (3) Gator (3) Gold Tone (2) Golden Gate (2) Hardshell (1) Kinsman (3) Stagg (2) Superior (4) TGI (6) Viewing 1 to 24 of 29 | View all. The Gold Tone CC-100R Banjo is among the most used banjo. Curly Maple Exquisite Inlay Tubaphone Tone Ring. $199.95 Next page. Along with this, the banjo has 2-way adjustable tailpiece. The data presented is for information purposes only. Leading the industry in innovation. Along with this, the banjo has 2-way adjustable tailpiece. I'm even alright with my fiddle (violin) coming from Germany. 14 comments. The OB-250 is heavier by at least a couple pounds. My OB-250 has very good all-maple bluegrass sound: a crisper snappier sound than mahogany banjos costing much more. NCjones - Posted - 12/31/2011:  18:29:56, rubicon - Posted - 12/31/2011:  21:04:07, rubicon - Posted - 12/31/2011:  21:06:21, rubicon - Posted - 12/31/2011:  21:07:36, rubicon - Posted - 12/31/2011:  21:09:07. Crowe sound, the Golden Wreath is a banjo made of higher quality materials and workmanship. All best. Au fait les Ozark sont très bien. Rares sont les banjos entièrement conçus en érable, une particularité qui donne une couleur toute singulière au son de cet instrument. edit: I just posted a video of me playing the Gold Tone cc-100 + if you'd like to hear it. Gold Tone 5-string Open Back Banjo Starter Cc-ot Snark Tuner DUNLOP Picks & Case. The Eagle 2 would be a very very strong consideration. All Forums A spun brass tone ring, ideal for Old Time, Classical, Folk, Civil War music, over 100 years of Vega tradition and Deering's innovative approach to banjo crafting went into the creation of the Vega Senator model. Gold Star GF … Durable and easy to maintain! Together they not only raised two children but built, piece by piece, the Deering banjo factory. Loving this banjo! Deering Goodtime 5-String Openback Banjo with Padded Bag and Tuner. And by then, you may find that an entirely different style of banjo will suit your taste. Here is Mean Mary with her goodtime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofAQtE7zHe0. Add to Wishlist. 4.5 out of 5 stars 12. I am thinking of getting a starter pack from banjo.com, like this or this. The Deering Goodtime is a nice banjo but not a Bluegrass banjo to be played in a jam. GTs sound great and are really nice quality for the money. The newer Goldtone OB175( now the 275 think) is really an amazing banjo. 9.3 (120) Protec Banjo Gig Bag-Gold Series, Model (CF204) Excellent features despite lacking description! WildJimbo - Posted - 12/31/2011:  13:21:10. Gold Tone Banjo BG-150F Vs Deering Goodtime The Gold Tone Banjo BG-150F banjo package for sale . For me, the answer to your question is yes. L'idéal étant de te déplacer l'essayer bien evidemment. The Gold Tone CC-100R Banjo is among the most used banjo. In conclusion, I narrowed it down to either Gold Tone or Deering. Here is my two cents. Eastman EBJ-WL1 Whyte Laydie Openback Banjo With Case. Whichever one you get, make sure to take it to an experienced banjo tech and have them do a set-up for you. You’ll find a Deering -06- 20 Hole Bell Bronze Tone Ring in the which produces a powerful and rich tone. Easy to play! One of the things I like about Goodtime banjos is its just the wood, head and the strings...no fancy tone rings or bridges to dress up and amplify the sound a bit...its just a simple great sounding banjo that has stayed consistent. Deering , Gold Tone, Nechville, Prucha, Ome, Stelling main UK dealers. I even made a trip to Elderly Instruments in Lansing, Michigan to sample their extensive used stock at that price point. Between the two models you have listed I would go with the OB-250 Goldtone. The age old question. Après , le "mieux foutu" pour jouer de l'Irish....tu peux jouer de tout avec n'importe quoi. Other well known and respected banjo/stringed instrument manufacturers, like Gibson (and it's lower priced division Epiphone), GoldTone, Washburn, etc; all have parts made in Korea (or elsewhere outside the US) then shipped to their American facilities for assembling and finishing. 4. Recent Arrivals; Vintage; Instruments; Electronics; Accessories; Contact Us; Account; Our Story. A man can never have enough banjos, until he runs out of money. The answer is, play them each and decide which one you like better. Uniquely Deering, the Boston banjo breaks with tradition and provides a professional quality sound at a lower price point by creating the rim from 3/16″ rolled steel which rings like a tone ring.  Other Banjo-Related Topics Bought new, both have 5-6 year warranties anyways, so I didn't even know if it would matter that much. share. I tried pretty much everything under $1k in Chicago and Boston. erikforgod - Posted - 01/02/2012:  13:16:20. 5 out of 5 stars (2) Total Ratings 2, $249.99 New. Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric Banjo. The laptop microphone used to record this is not so good! Gold Tone Maple Mountain Openback Banjo Gloss Natural . Visit JustStrings.com Deering is perhaps the only major bluegrass banjo maker left who handcrafts their instruments totally in the USA. I see and hear goodtimes at the jam, my opinion is they are not able to stay up with the herd while traveling, they don't have the legs, the others at the jam have to quiet down and 'let' them be heard. ALL BANJO MODELS AND ACCESSORIES TOO! Check it out here: banjostudio.com/5-string-banjo...-ii-banjo, Banjo Studio banjostudio.com info@banjostudio.com. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Deering Vega Little Wonder 5-String Openback Banjo With Case. Have you considered Recording King RK-80 at all?? Thanks again everyone and Happy New Year! The imports have a "WalMart factor", the Deering can't get there for the money, but they provide American production jobs. youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fea...tEbrwlgT0. Learn More. http://www.reddit.com/r/banjo/comments/i5gpy/heres_my_version_of_jimmie_johnson_and_old_time/. I have a confession to make. $5,149 Price. All my lightweight open back or woody banjo attempts have come up short and gotten slaughtered. Rated 5.00 out of 5 $ 1,179.00 $ 1,049.00. Open vs Closed (Resonator) Back . Perhaps it doesn't matter. A gal who goes by the handle of Mean Mary playing a  Goodtime. Of these two banjos, the Deering will probably do better for playing both old time and bluegrass, but you can do much better for that sort of money - I'd highly recommend buying second hand. 5 out of 5 stars (2) Total Ratings 2, $249.99 New. The comparison isn't clear. I prefer the look of the former because of the darker stain. The Deering -06- Bronze Tone Ring is unplated to enhance the resonance and create a mahogany bluegrass banjo with all the power and punch needed for stage performance. Deering Goodtime 6-String Banjo Guitar, Steel Strings, with Pickup. The spun brass tone ring gives it a bright yet warm tone. I myself would go for the goodtime special. You can search for more videos where she is playing her Goodtime. Tiens au courant. $2,219 Price. Learn More. http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/224258, youtube.com/watch?v=g0XU4ZlAjW...E66718EFC, banjostudio.com/5-string-banjo...-ii-banjo, 'Earl Scruggs Personal Gibson Banjo Case', 'The 18-19 Flu Epidemic and Covid-19-A Thought/Question About Virus Mutation'. John, Edited by - John42 on 12/31/2011 12:48:55, mtnpckr - Posted - 12/31/2011:  13:10:11. Close. I'm not disrespecting the Goodtime, but (IMHO) you need to get past the Boston Deering to get in the bracket of the Goldtone. What are the different kinds of banjos? Good quest. Posted by 1 year ago. Made in USA. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in vogue in plucked-string instrument ensembles – guitar orchestras, mandolin orchestras, banjo orchestras – was when the instrumentation was made to parallel that of the string section in symphony orchestras. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. I'd like to give as many votes towards the Gold Tone, thats the banjo I play. Gold Tone CC-50RP. I'm by no means an expert banjo player, but after 5 years of playing a lot I'm pretty alright. $524.99 New. Description Specs Media A mahogany prewar style bluegrass banjo with that J.D. Thats true...for the folks that wanna dig into those big jams....at least that is my opinion...a resonated banjo would be the best...I think any open back is always gonna be somewhat probably limited then in that regard :S, Perfect reason to have multiple banjos :), erikforgod - Posted - 01/02/2012:  17:23:47, Uhh-ohhh dont tempt me....its gonna be between a fretless and a resonated banjo now! New Chinese Chrome hardware. So I hope this helps. 4.2 out of 5 stars 489 #1 Best Seller in Banjos. They have innovated well in the past. Open Back Banjo vs Resonator Banjo; Best 5 String Open Back Banjos. Open-back banjos are normally associated with a popular style of banjo playing called clawhammer. 1 offer from $509.99. Suitable for beginners through to pro's . I don't regret the trade one bit, but I'm sort of sad to see my Gold Star traded off like a fart in the wind. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12" Renaissance banjo head which beautifully complements the instrument both visually and sonically. Look for a used goodtime, otherwise, the Recording Ki (d,ck,nk) ng and Gold Tone are adult, adjustable, upgradeable banjos. Founded in 1972, Elderly Instruments started as a small store with a handful of instruments. Suitable for beginners through to pro's . This provides the excellent player experience. It is also fitted with a resonator to give the banjo more volume by pushing all the sound forward. Deering Goodtime 17-Fret Tenor Banjo. At Gold Tone, we care about YOU, the player. And the BG250F is less expensive at banjoteacher.com. I played mine for a year of frustration with the weight and inability to 'punch' through a guitar 'clinic' That's when 7 dreadnoughts show up at the jam. I have the opposite problem with the BG250F. I don't mean it to be a comparison to the Gold Tone, just a chance for you to hear a very good sounding banjo. SKU: GT500-STD. $874.99. Shenandoah - Posted - 12/31/2011:  10:36:17. looks like the Deering Classic Special with the patented steel tone ring now comes with planetary tuners too. Do you have any books/video series you would recommend? The subtle differences afforded by its higher-quality materials will probably not be as noticeable until you really master banjo technique. Deering Vega Little Wonder 5-String Openback Banjo With Case Sold Out $1,649.00. Learn More. Artisan Goodtime 2. The Goodtime Special has a steel tone ring which is loud enough but sounds different. . Bluegrasser64 - Posted - 01/19/2012:  06:08:36. IMO it's a better option than either choices you're looking at. IMO it's a better option than either choices you're looking at. Mahogany Tuned Down To Open E Black Head. Best solution, find and play each and then make your decision. Oscar Schmidt OB5 Gloss Mahogany 5-String Banjo $2,149 Starting At. [quote]The Gold Tone OB250 weighs 13.5 lbs. Shenandoah - Posted - 12/31/2011:  10:52:42. Curly Maple Tuned Down To Open E … The tone ring is made from Maple and has a Brass Truss rod. hide. Others might suggest Gold Star or Morgan Monroe, but nobody knows who these people are, I've never seen a rep here on the hangout, nor do they make parts available, Gold Tone and RK do, Deering recently decided to make some parts available, but that was long after many of us lost interest in their exclusivity, others picked up the slack and made tubaphone tone rings available, more than one side chose to retro-engineer either each others tones rings, or pawn shop examples of those tone rings. I am in 100% agreement with Jimbo,  you can find these at a better price and IMHO the R80 is a better banjo than both banjos mentioned in quality AND sound. *COMPARE OUR PRICES AND ALL WE OFFER WITH EACH PURCHASE - *BANJOS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL SETUP, … Deering Vega Little Wonder 5-String Openback Banjo With Case Sold Out $1,649.00. Because the Grenadillo is harder than the maple rim, but not as hard as metal, it does make the banjo brighter with more midrange clarity than a no tone ring wood rim banjo. I've played my Gold Tone necks for 5 years, built with them for 4 years. Leading the industry in innovation. It has a very bright sound to it and is very light weight-wise, so you can play it for good stretches of time without too much discomfort. I'd also recommend reading the reviews of each on banjohangout.org. Comparing the sounds from playing chords on my Recording King RK-R35 banjo without a mute, with the Gold Tone mute, and Mike's Banjo Mute. The difference could have been in the setup. I have a Goodtime (two actually) and a Gold Tone BC 350. There is very little reason to get any other banjo than this one! Learn More. Gold Tone CC-Irish Tenor Cripple Creek Tenor Banjo (Four String, Maple) 4.1 out of 5 stars 3. 5 out of 5 stars (4) Total Ratings 4, $1,240.50 New. Deering's upper end models from my experience do best Gold Tone's, but entry level you're getting more from a CC-100 …  ARCHIVED TOPIC: Deering VS Goldtone, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. The Goodtime in question has a steel tone ring. Goldtone. Learn More. I say that becuase how loud does a banjo need to be