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The end result is a tone ring which has the same metallurgy, dimensions, weight, and tone response as its prewar predecessor. As such these are “long skirt” tone rings. That is, the skirt (the part you see on the outside of the pot when the banjo is completely set up) is about 0.020 inches longer than most conventional tone rings made today. The shape, rigidity and general weight of a tone ring is part of what creates “the” sound of the banjo. Because Deering makes so many different tone rings, they are excellent examples of the combination of design and material for the purposes of defining the function of a tone ring.

The Artisan Goodtime Special has the look of an older banjo with the rich brown stain, Deering fiddle shaped peghead and planetary banjo tuners. The Artisan Goodtime Special can be heard with a sweet voice with sustain that complements all the instruments in a band. Tuned to an open G Chord, with the spikes already installed, you can easily play in other keys.

Types Of Banjo Tone Rings

The stunning new Artisan Goodtime banjos epitomizes Greg Deering’s lifelong vision for the Deering Banjo Company – to make the best sounding, best playing, best looking, and best value U.S.A. made banjo that he possibly could. Pearloid vintage artisan style inlays pop off the new Midnight Maple fingerboard, while the peg head is adorned with a beautifully engraved design.

The Artisan Goodtime Special banjo is an achievement in keeping the cost down while providing an instrument that will stay in tune and perform reliably because it is made with precision by skilled American craftsmen. Made efficiently at their factory in Spring Valley (San Diego area of California), this is a comfortably playable banjo with a wonderfully bright tone. It is a solid dependable instrument that is immensely playable with excellent tonality and clarity.

Brass Banjo Tone Rings

Banjos

Banjos are musical instruments that consist of a membrane stretched over a cavity that functions as a resonator and a head where the strings are attached. These instruments originated in Africa and were brought to Europe and the Americas where the design was slightly modified to include a deeper cavity and longer head. They are plucked like a guitar and can be played alone or with a group of other instruments, particularly fiddles.

What materials are banjos made from?

• Plastic or animal skin membrane - Older banjos, such as those made before the 1950s, may have a membrane made of animal skin, typically leather. The banjos made after the 1950s usually have a plastic membrane stretched over the cavity.
• Wood body - Although the earliest banjos had a cavity consisting of a large, hollowed-out gourd, the majority of banjos have a wood body. The body may be open back or closed. Many Deering banjos and other brands have artwork on the wood body, with designs such as animals, scrollwork, or flags carved or painted onto the body.
• Metal bindings - The head of the banjo typically uses metal bindings to keep the strings tight and in place. The membrane is held in place around the body with a metal band. Deering banjos typically use stainless steel as the metal.

How do you choose a banjo instrument to play?

• Choose a type - Choose a guitar, tenor, or electric banjo. The electric types have amplifiers built into them to produce a louder sound or to connect with other types of electronics for mixing the sounds.
• Select the number of strings - There are banjos made with four, five, or six strings. A 4-string banjo comes in two sub-types, which are plectrum and tenor, and they are used for playing the lower notes in music. A 5-string banjo has one short thread and four standard-length threads. The shortest one is tuned to make higher musical notes. A 6-string banjo was designed as a novelty instrument by British musician William Temlet in 1846. The 6-string banjo is also referred to as a zither. Its sixth piece adds a bass string between the drone and tenor pieces on a 5-string banjo.
• Choose the dexterity - Deering banjos and other brands of banjos are made in a left-handed or right-handed dexterity.
• Select a brand - Select from Bruce Wei, Fender, Gibson, Gold Tone, Recording King, Washburn, or Deering banjos, which are common brands. There are other brands as well as unbranded banjos available.

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What type of music do you make on a banjo?

Banjo Parts

The 4-string banjo is typically used to make Irish traditional music or early traditional jazz tunes, with a guitar style of pick. This type is used in theatrical productions, including 'Chicago,' 'Cabaret,' and 'Annie.' The 5-string banjo can be tuned in multiple ways for making songs in musical genres as diverse as bluegrass, American old-time, classical, opera, folk, and rock 'n' roll. The 6-string banjo is often used for playing classical, folk, and bluegrass music.