Close-up of the Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos on a patterned rug, displaying its drumhead, metallic hardware, wooden neck, and strings with a dark brass-trimmed trunk in the background.
A close-up of the Deering Banjos Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo with Kavanjo Pickup, highlights its white drumhead, metal strings, wooden bridge, and gold hardware as it rests on a colorful patterned carpet.
Close-up of a Deering Banjos Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup, showing part of the white drumhead with black Deering logo, strings, wooden fretboard, and resonator details.
A Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup #2520 from Deering Banjos weighs 6.90 pounds, as shown on a digital shipping scale resting on a patterned carpet.
The Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos, with a light neck, white drumhead, and gold accents, stands upright on a patterned rug in a music-themed room filled with vintage decor and instruments.
A close-up of the Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos stands upright on a patterned rug, highlighting its strings, circular body, and metallic rim, with blurred musical instruments in the background.
Close-up of a Deering Banjos Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo headstock, featuring light wood, star inlay, USA marking, tuning pegs, and fretboard—ideal for Kavanjo pickup fans. Blurred background. Model #2520.
Close-up of a Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo by Deering Banjos, showing its wooden neck with decorative white inlays, several frets, and part of the body; features Kavanjo Pickup #2520.
The Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos stands upright in a cozy, vintage-style room filled with musical instruments, an old TV, and nostalgic signs and decor in the background.
A close-up of the Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos rests on a stand, with a blurred background featuring another string instrument and patterned carpet.
Close-up of the Deering Banjos Goodtime Six-R 6-string resonator banjo w/Kavanjo pickup (#2520) headstock, showing six tuning pegs and serial number, mounted on a stand against a blurred brown background.
A Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos is measured with a digital caliper at 1.645 inches neck width, shown on blue supports, featuring metal tuning pegs and a fretboard inlay.
Close-up of a Deering Banjos Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo with Kavanjo Pickup (#2520), highlighting its strings, bridge, metal hooks, and circular wooden body with sound holes against a brown surface.
A Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos shows a digital caliper reading of 0.036 inches on the bass string at the 1st fret. A wooden label reads: Bass String: 1st Fret.
A digital gauge displays 0.0895 inches at the 12th fret of a Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos. A small sign reads, “Bass String: 12th Fret.”.
A Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup by Deering Banjos shows a digital caliper reading of 0.030 inches above the treble string at the 1st fret, labeled: Treble String: 1st Fret.
A digital gauge shows the treble string height at the 12th fret as 0.099 inches on a Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup (#2520) by Deering Banjos. Label: Treble String: 12th Fret.
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Deering Goodtime Six-R 6-String Resonator Banjo w/Kavanjo Pickup #2520

Sale price$1,448.00
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The Deering Goodtime Six-R Resonator Banjo with Kavanjo pickup is built for guitar players who want banjo tone without changing their playing style. With six strings and a standard guitar tuning, this instrument delivers the bright punch of a resonator banjo while keeping the feel of a familiar neck. Its rock maple neck has a comfortable D profile, paired with a Pau Ferro fingerboard featuring a 15” radius and block-style inlays for smooth playability. The resonator is made from 3-ply poplar and maple with a satin finish, adding projection and clarity to every note. An 11” violin-grade maple rim and frosted high-crown head provide classic banjo snap, while the nickel-plated hardware, Goodtime tailpiece, and smile bridge keep tone consistent. At 5.5 lbs, it is lightweight and stage-ready, especially with the onboard Kavanjo pickup that makes amplification easy and natural. This banjo brings together Deering’s reliability, quality tonewoods, and the unique advantage of guitar tuning. Whether used for crossover styles, live performance, or adding fresh banjo texture to recordings, the Six-R is versatile, durable, and designed for players who want a true banjo sound with no compromises.



SPECS
-Neck-
Neck Wood: Rock Maple
Neck Shape: Comfortable "D" Shape
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
Truss Rod: Dual Action Truss Rod
Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
Frets: 22 Pressed In Nickel Silver Frets
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro Fingerboard With a 15” Radius
Inlays: Classic Block Style Pearloid Inlays

-Pot-
Rim: 3-Ply Violin Grade Maple
Rim Diameter: 11"
Tone Ring:
Head: 11" Top Frosted High Crown
Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel Tension Hoop
Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks and 9/32" Hex Nuts
Flange:
Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
Hardware Plating: Nickel
Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
Finish: Hand Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnuba Wax Finish

-Resonator-
Resonator Wood: 3-Ply Poplar/Poplar/Maple
Resonator Finish: Satin
Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
Resonator Stain: None
Pickup: Kavanjo

-Dimensions-
Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
Scale Length Nut to Bridge: 26 1/4"
Rim Diameter: 11"
Overall Instrument Length: 38"
Weight Approx.: 5.5 lbs


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