Goodtime Classic Open-back

[rfd...@optonline.net]

I know the Deering Good Times have been around for a long time, but I just
recently discovered this model, with a dark stain finish and chrome tuners. I
like the look better than the original blonde wood. Anyone care to offer their
opinion on the Good Times in general? I currently own only one open-back banjo,
a Goldtone CB-100 which I bought last year and I'm not thrilled with the
somewhat muddy or clunky sound. My other banjos include a 1963 Vega Seeger, a
1964 Ode longneck and a Fender FB58. I'd like a decent sounding, regular neck
openback. Thanks.

[John Albert]

RE:

"I currently own only one open-back banjo, a Goldtone CB-100
which I bought last year and I'm not thrilled with the
somewhat muddy or clunky sound.
My other banjos include a 1963 Vega Seeger, a 1964 Ode
longneck and a Fender FB58. I'd like a decent sounding,
regular neck openback."

There are a lot of decent-sounding openbacks out there, but
if you want a banjo that sounds as good as the Seeger or the
ODE, you're going to have to pay for it.

I don't think the Goodtime is going to give you what you're
looking for.

Have you looked at the GoldTone upper-end models, like the
White Layde?
How about the Recording King open-backs?
Or a Bart Reiter?
You might even look for a used Wildwood openback.
A Deering-Vega #2 might be nice as well, but $$$ unless you
can find a deal on a used one...

- John

[jimmy]

Last Oct I picked up an Old Time Wonder (DEERING) I sure love it and play it
over my Hartford, its comfy and has that Deering feel. I tried another A
scale banjo that I did not like the feel of it, shipped it back to Elderly
and got the Wonder. Lists for $1700 got it for $1300, for what banjo's are
going for today I think it was a great value
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