Congratulations to Eric Kistler of
Lynchburg, Virgina for winning
the Deering Calico Banjo Contest!

  Calico Banjo winner

The banjo arrived in great condition. It is truly beautiful.

Thanks again for adding to the joy, inspiration, creativity, and happiness in our family. My oldest, Peter, has taken over the Goodtime, and has made great progress after only one week of frailing.

 

I just got back from choir practice tonight and was so very delighted to get your messages. Thank you so very much. I have 4 children ages 2-9, and we are also saving for a new roof. Yet, last June I decided that wishing I could play the banjo had gone on long enough. After alot of research, reading all about Deering banjos, and trying out various brands and models at my local music store, I was firmly resolved to purchase a Goodtime.
I dearly love my Goodtime. After the children go down for the evening, I spend an hour or four playing it. Nothing was recognizable in the beginning, of course. How good it felt, after a few weeks, when my two year old was running past the room I was practicing in, came to a screeching halt, looked me in the eye, and said brighty, "That's Old Mac Donald!"
As a regular visitor to your website, I often admire the beauty of all the Deering models. I honestly thought it would be a very long time before I would own one, if ever. Since June I have been impressed with the Deering Banjo Co. story and products. I can't hold you in higher regard, but tonight I am very grateful for your company's generosity. Thank you very much.

Thanks again.
-Eric Kistler