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Deering Goodtime Solana 6 6 String Guitar Banjo
Estimated price for orientation: 499 $
Category: Banjos
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Price includes hard case which we advise for shipping and is included in price With repeated requests from its customers to create a 6-string Goodtime banjo, Deering focused on giving the customers what they wanted with the new . The new Goodtime Solana 6 is a new kind of 6-string banjo designed to bring out the creativity in the player and features all of the American craftsmanship and quality that owners of Goodtime banjos have come to expect. The Solana 6 stands out from the pack thanks to is its nylon strings which offers the player a sweet, mellow tone akin to a classical guitar, but with the bright undertones of a banjo. The versatility of the Solana 6 is rounded off with a piezo pickup that sits directly under the patented hardwood bridge plate, formerly seen only on . The bridge plate is placed underneath the hand crafted Deering bridge and is designed to even out the effects of the string vibration resulting in an increased sustain, decrease in boominess, and less feedback allowing the player more freedom in a live performing situation when partnered with the piezo pickup. The sound of the Solana 6 is further enhanced by the new larger Grand 12” rim which creates ample breathing room for the natural low end of the Solana 6, making a bold statement right out of the box. The rim of the Solana 6 is constructed of the same 3-ply violin grade maple that is at the heart of the entire Deering banjo line up. The rock maple neck features hardwood ring style inlays, a classical guitar inspired peghead, and smooth, accurate classical guitar tuners with pearloid buttons. The beautiful blonde maple of the Solana 6 is further complemented by a dark hardwood tailpiece which bears the Deering name. MADE IN U.S.A. Strings:
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End)
Neck:
Classical Guitar Style Peghead & Tuners
Blonde Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood and Maple Ring Inlays
Durable Satin Finish
Tuned Like a Guitar
Pot:
Grand 12" 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Tone Enhancing Patented Bridge Plate
Piezo Pickup
Top Frosted High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Hardwood Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware Triangle Box for Carrying
Gig Bag or Hardshell Case Sold Separately Tone:
Has a bright sound of maple that projects well.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation. Tuned:
E, A, D, G, B, E In Standard Guitar Tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End) Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 2″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26.25″
Rim Diameter 12"
Overall Instrument Length 39″
Weight
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Price includes hard case which we advise for shipping and is included in price With repeated requests from its customers to create a 6-string Goodtime banjo, Deering focused on giving the customers what they wanted with the new . The new Goodtime Solana 6 is a new kind of 6-string banjo designed to bring out the creativity in the player and features all of the American craftsmanship and quality that owners of Goodtime banjos have come to expect. The Solana 6 stands out from the pack thanks to is its nylon strings which offers the player a sweet, mellow tone akin to a classical guitar, but with the bright undertones of a banjo. The versatility of the Solana 6 is rounded off with a piezo pickup that sits directly under the patented hardwood bridge plate, formerly seen only on . The bridge plate is placed underneath the hand crafted Deering bridge and is designed to even out the effects of the string vibration resulting in an increased sustain, decrease in boominess, and less feedback allowing the player more freedom in a live performing situation when partnered with the piezo pickup. The sound of the Solana 6 is further enhanced by the new larger Grand 12” rim which creates ample breathing room for the natural low end of the Solana 6, making a bold statement right out of the box. The rim of the Solana 6 is constructed of the same 3-ply violin grade maple that is at the heart of the entire Deering banjo line up. The rock maple neck features hardwood ring style inlays, a classical guitar inspired peghead, and smooth, accurate classical guitar tuners with pearloid buttons. The beautiful blonde maple of the Solana 6 is further complemented by a dark hardwood tailpiece which bears the Deering name. MADE IN U.S.A. Strings:
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End)
Neck:
Classical Guitar Style Peghead & Tuners
Blonde Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood and Maple Ring Inlays
Durable Satin Finish
Tuned Like a Guitar
Pot:
Grand 12" 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Tone Enhancing Patented Bridge Plate
Piezo Pickup
Top Frosted High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Hardwood Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware Triangle Box for Carrying
Gig Bag or Hardshell Case Sold Separately Tone:
Has a bright sound of maple that projects well.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation. Tuned:
E, A, D, G, B, E In Standard Guitar Tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End) Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 2″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26.25″
Rim Diameter 12"
Overall Instrument Length 39″
Weight
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End)
Neck:
Classical Guitar Style Peghead & Tuners
Blonde Rock Maple Neck
22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Hardwood and Maple Ring Inlays
Durable Satin Finish
Tuned Like a Guitar
Pot:
Grand 12" 3-ply Violin Grade Maple Rim
Tone Enhancing Patented Bridge Plate
Piezo Pickup
Top Frosted High Crown Head
Steel Tension Hoop
16 Bracket Shoes
16 Flat Hooks with 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Hardwood Tailpiece
Nickel Plated Armrest
Nickel Plated Hardware Triangle Box for Carrying
Gig Bag or Hardshell Case Sold Separately Tone:
Has a bright sound of maple that projects well.
Easy to play with clarity of note separation. Tuned:
E, A, D, G, B, E In Standard Guitar Tuning
Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.
Fitted with Dunlop Premiere Classical Guitar Strings (Ball End) Dimensions:
Neck Width at the Nut 2″
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26.25″
Rim Diameter 12"
Overall Instrument Length 39″
Weight