Are Goodtime banjos good?

Are Goodtime banjos good?

Deering Goodtime banjos are an excellent choice for beginners and professionals. The Deering Goodtime is a popular open-back banjo for beginners. We recommend this banjo as it’s built to last and will be enjoyable to play while learning.

What height should a banjo bridge be?

5/8”
5/8” is the optimum and most popular bridge height. Note: Some novice players think that the height of the bridge is for setting the ‘action’ of their banjo, this is not the case! The action is set by adjusting the ‘neck angle’ on a banjo.

What makes a good banjo bridge?

The Compensated Bridge For the best intonation on your banjo, technically speaking, each of the strings should be at a different distance from the nut. You can see these types of bridges made in an arc shape, as a stair-step shape, and some just compensate string number three with a little v-notch.

What is Crowe spacing on a banjo bridge?

A 1 ¾” spacing is sometimes referred to as “Crowe” spacing. Players with larger hands sometimes prefer this spacing as they feel less “cramped” because it allows more room for “inside rolls” on the strings.

What is a compensated banjo bridge?

Made of dense maple with an ebony saddle, this compensated bridge will improve the intonation of your banjo. For best intonation, each banjo string should be at a slightly different distance from the nut. This is the easiest and quickest way to improve your banjo’s tone! Available in 5/8″ height for 5-string banjo.

What is the correct placement for a banjo bridge?

Proper Banjo Bridge Placement. For an approximate setting, place the bridge perpendicular to the strings – 26 3/16” from the nut, in spite of the 26 1/4” fret scale length (these measurements are for a standard length 5-string banjo), because strings do not vibrate according to the exact calculations of physics.

How can I improve the intonation of my banjo?

The intonation is improved by having the bridge in what is called the “sweet spot” on the banjo head. This is actually easy to do as a banjo has a floating bridge (it is held on by the tension of the strings) and with practice you will actually enjoy playing with the harmonics of our banjo fingerboard to place the bridge in the right place.

How do I get the best sound out of my banjo?

Bridge placement is important to get the best sound out of your banjo. The intonation is improved by having the bridge in what is called the “sweet spot” on the banjo head.

What is a resonator back on a banjo?

A resonator back provides more projection of sound in the Goodtime Two banjo. We make it here in the U.S.A.. If you are looking to play bluegrass banjo, the Deering Goodtime Two is the place to start. Check it out!