Old style Goodtime Openback

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From mby852 on 5/7/2019 8:37:39 AM

Hi Folks, I'd appreciate your thoughts on this banjo and it's worth.

It's a Goodtime Openback with the gumby peghead in excellent condition. The seller's wants $200. It comes with a leather Gibson strap, TKL hard case, stand, spare strings, picks . I'm a newbie in search of my first banjo. My other thought was a Goldtone CC100R but I would rather stick with the Deering line. That price with everything seems like a good deal to me but I'm here to ask the people in the know.

Thanks for your help.

Mike

13 Comments
	crazyace says: 5/7/2019 8:42:39 AM I learned to play on a Deering Goodtime. and I could not fault it.
	mby852 says: 5/7/2019 9:08:31 AM Well hopefully I'll be another who will learn on the Goodtime. I'm goin go get it tomorrow.
	Picking Dick says: 5/7/2019 9:22:47 AM I played a Goodtime until my fingernails got old and started falling apart. I can play 2F/IL or CH with an upside down pick, but the fingernails worked much better. I’m usin’ my goodtime as a Plectrum (no 5th string) now, and it’s slowly comin’ along.
	Picking Dick says: 5/7/2019 9:27:07 AM Oh yeah, that one that you’re thinkin’ about sounds like a good deal, but it seems to be pretty inexpensive. How old is it? Have you seen it? I have 5 Goldtones. I like ‘em.
	USAF PJ says: 5/7/2019 9:30:54 AM Get it.
	BACook says: 5/7/2019 9:44:26 AM I have a Gumby and a Sierra. I love the Gumby, it’s light and easy to carry around and has a great sound. My luthier had to adjust it for me, so if this is your first banjo, make sure you have it set up properly.
	vincefewo says: 5/7/2019 10:18:53 AM Does it play well? It’s older so take a look at the 2nd fret 3rd string for wear, like a groove. Even if it needs replacing the price sounds fair. Good luck!
	mby852 says: 5/7/2019 10:34:22 AM Thanks for the comments guys! I've only saw photos of it and it looks fine. I hope the frets are good and the neck isn't warped or whatever happens being it doesn't have a truss rod. I'll probably go get it this evening. I'll let y'all tomorrow and show some pics.
	Ric in Richmond says: 5/7/2019 11:23:27 AM Buy it. figure you got 75 for the extras and the banjo is 125. untouchable deal. It is my truck, boat, office banjo and I probably play it more than all my other banjos since I have it sort of muffled down to play in my office. I just picked it for a half an hour after lunch. Set up is fine, intonation is fine and soundds better than it should!!!
	Ric in Richmond says: 5/7/2019 11:24:16 AM And so light it doesn't wear on you....
	mby852 says: 5/7/2019 12:11:40 PM Thats what I figure too. That case sells for $110 plus all the others so can't go wrong I'd say either. And the weight as you mention is a big plus also. I'm borrowing one from a friend now and it weighs 9lb., more than twice of the Deering.
	mby852 says: 5/7/2019 12:56:38 PM Thats what I figure too. That case sells for $110 plus all the others so can't go wrong I'd say either. And the weight as you mention is a big plus also. I'm borrowing one from a friend now and it weighs 9lb., more than twice of the Deering.
	mby852 says: 5/8/2019 9:16:40 AM Well I got it last night and I'm pleased with it. It needs a nice cleaning and strings first. He played it a bit but there no nicks or scratches at all. I took a couple of photos to show but it doesn't Iook like I can post them on this thread. Let the fun begin!
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