Name: Deering Hardshell Banjo Case
Brand: Deering® Banjo Company
SKU: TD
Price: 299.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$379.00 $299.00 Save 21%

Banjo Type

Resonator Banjo

Openback Banjo 11" Rim

Openback Banjo 12" Rim

Tenor Resonator Banjo

Tenor Openback Banjo 11" Rim

Longneck Openback Banjo 11" Rim

Longneck Openback Banjo 12" Rim

Low stock - 5 items left
Inventory on the way

Due to unforeseen inventory challenges, we need to ensure that we keep enough cases to put your banjos in. We have temporarily removed these for sale, however, we do encourage you to call our office to find out what we can do. Thank you for your understanding

Deering designed its traditional, archtop hardshell case to protect your special banjo. To protect the neck from breakage it has extra wedge padding in the peghead region. It has a roomy interior storage section and sturdy padding in the resonator area.

Available for 5-string, tenor, plectrum, 6-string, longneck banjos.

5-string, plectrum, and 6-string resonator banjos all fit in the Resonator Banjo case.
5-string, plectrum, and 6-string openback banjos all fit in the Openback Banjo case.
Openback 17-fret tenor, 19-fret tenor, parlor, and Goodtime Jr. banjos fit in the Tenor Banjo Openback case
Resonator 17-fret tenor and 19-fret tenor banjos fit in the Tenor Banjo Resonator case

Case sizes	11" Openback		12" Openback		Resonator
Inches	Exterior	Interior	Exterior	Interior	Exterior	Interior
Peghead to Tailpiece	42	39.5	42	40.25	42	40.125
Pot Width	15.75	11.875	15.75	12.875	15.75	13.75
Neck Width	5.875	5	5.875	5	5.875	5
Height/Depth	5.25	3.625	5.25	3.625	5.25	3.625

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03/17/25

John B.

03/11/25

The Best

Its pricey but the quality is supreme; in every detail!! The best.

Robert G.

03/27/24

Beautiful. Excellent service as always.

Jose G.

02/23/24

Great Hardshell Case

So awesome and my GoodTime Special banjo fits well

James S.

02/23/24

Great cases.

Dana C.

01/18/24

Love it!

The case is beautiful and well built!

Elizabeth C.

01/11/24

SO PLEASED!

This case is a beauty. It hugs the instrument perfectly and feels bomb-proof.

Lance D.

01/04/24

Great case. High quality.

It's a great case, but it's confusing where the strap for the banjo is supposed to go. Tight fit unless you take the strap off each time.

Tony P.

12/21/23

Nice. Too expensive, but nice

Lee A.

11/16/23

Deering Hardshell Case (5 string banjo)

Deering hard shell banjo case was shipped quickly and the case is exactly what I would expect from Deering. Excellent product!

James L.

11/07/23

James got a little bit of everything

I absolutely love everything! The case is beautiful and very well made… the shirts and hoodie are really comfy and fit perfect… the g7 capo is beautiful and a real conversation starter! I just love it all

Brian S.

10/20/23

Awesome hardcase

Awesome case. Worth the money. Perfect fit.

Mae R.

09/01/23

Banjo Hard Case

I love the green velvet inside - it’s a nice touch. Case is sturdy and I like that it has a lot of clasps to keep it secure. I plan to travel a lot with this case!

Peter H.

07/13/23

Fits my Goodtime Banjo like a Glove

It's a beautiful case and fits my Goodtime Banjo like a glove. It's exactly what I hoped it would be. And, without my asking, the order was fast tracked and on my doorstep the very next day. That was a totally unexpected and welcome surprise. Thank you, Deering Banjo, for your high quality, attention to detail, and your commitment to providing exc...Read More

eptional customer service. Read Less

Hal M.

04/25/23

The banjo and case are

The banjo and case are amazing

Patrick C.

04/05/23

Good solid case, other than being made to fit a specific banjo, I don't see anything special about it except having Deering stenciled on it

The case arrived quickly and in good order. I believe I must have exited the online order window and it defaulted back to the first item, so I received a Vega case that won't fit my new Goodtime Special. The case is nice, but at first glance it doesn't appear to be any better than any generic $190.00 case from Amazon, however it should fit you ban...Read More

jo well, I would guess. I'm in SC and shipping the case back to Deering for an exchange is cost prohibitive, so I'll keep it and see if it won't fit my Recording King open back. So, unless you live near Spring Valley CA, I suggest you use Amazon or EBAY for your Dearing product purchases just in case you need to return something... I just liked my banjo (from EBAY) so much, I wanted to spend some money with the actual company that made it. I'm not disrespecting Deering over this, it was my mistake after all. When I'm ready for a higher end banjo I'll probably look at American made banjos made a little closer to home. That all being said, I love my Goodtime Special, as far as I can tell, it's perfect in every way! Read Less

Jim W.

04/03/23

5 string longneck case

I am very impressed by my new case. It holds my old Pete Seeger very snugly, unlike the case I have been using for 62 years. It seems very sturdy and well made. Bonus: if I need to ship the banjo in the case, the shipping container is the perfect size, and has fitted padding.

Harvey S.

03/31/23

Sturdy

John C.

01/06/23

Still Waiting

Still waiting for it

Tim E.

12/15/22

I Love my Deering 6 String Banjo

Love it!!!! Thank you. Beautiful

David T.

10/20/22

Great quality item Great company

Great quality item Great company to work with.

Kae S.

04/18/21

Q: Hello! Will my open-back Artisan Americana fit in the 11" pot (not longneck) case?

Deering Banjos

04/22/21

A: The Artisan Goodtime Americana has a 12" rim so you will want to choose the 12" open back case option.

Thomas

09/12/19

Q: Will a Deering longneck hard case fit a Goodt`ime 2 with resonator?

Deering Banjos

09/12/19

A: The long neck case will not work well with your Goodtime 2. The option for Banjo Type you will want to choose is 5-String Resonator Banjo from the dropdown box.

02/04/17

Q: will the resonator case fit the 5 string midnight special?

Deering Banjos

02/18/17

A: Yes, that case will work.

Paul

01/30/17

Q: Do you have hard shell cases for the Solana 6 yet?

Deering Banjos

02/18/17

A: No, because the neck is so wide it will not fit in the neck support of a resonator case and the peghead is too long. We can only supply a resonator gig bag for that banjo. Thanks for checking.

10/18/16

Q: Is the case the same for the 17-fret and 19-fret open back tenors? I noticed the rims are different sizes. Does the 17 fret have extra room to move around or is it a snug fit? Thanks.

Deering Banjos

10/26/16

A: On a tenor BANJO, the rims are the same size so the case is the same. On a tenor banjo UKULELE the rim is 12" and the CONCERT ukulele has an 11" rim...I just wanted to be sure we were talking about the same thing.

Scott E.

10/11/16

Q: I recently purchased a Deering Eagle II. The included case has wedges that appear to be designed to support the peg head. However, when seated in the case with the peg head resting on the bottom wedge there are gaps between the neck and the two scooped supports on either end of the accessory compartment. Is this expected? I worry about undue stress, both where the neck attaches to the pot and along the neck itself. I love this banjo and want to be sure I'm treating it right. Thanks! Scott

Deering Banjos

10/26/16

A: There are Velcro strips under those wedges. If you want to move them you can but you have to be careful because the tuners sit on the wedges and if not placed properly, the case may be harder to close. The two wedges actually "sandwich" the peghead so it does not bounce around.

Lisa

08/15/16

Q: Which selection would I choose for the goodtime open back? I ask because it has an armrest attached. Thanks

Deering Banjos

08/16/16

A: Choose the standard openback case.

Heidi L.

07/27/16

Q: How much does the case for the 5-string open back banjo weigh?

Deering Banjos

07/29/16

A: It weighs 11.4 pounds. Thanks for asking.

jaimie

07/01/16

Q: Is there a Flight Case available for my John Hartford w/Resonator?

Deering Banjos

07/11/16

A: Flight cases can be ordered by calling our toll free number; 800-845-7791. They retail for $915 and have a lead time of 10 weeks. Please feel free to call me at this number so I can be of further help.

Mahdavi

03/11/16

Q: What are the interior dimensions of Deering Vega hardshell banjo case that is listed for $299. Thank you.

Deering Banjos

03/15/16

A: Case sizes 11" Openback 12" Openback
In Inches Exterior Interior Exterior Interior
Peghead to Tailpiece 42 39.5 42 40.25
Pot Width 15.75 11.875 15.75 12.875
Neck Width 5.875 5 5.875 5
Height/Depth 5.25 3.625 5.25 3.625

Myers

02/20/16

Q: Are the hard cases made in America?

Deering Banjos

03/01/16

A: They are not made in the USA.

Jason H.

02/04/16

Q: I have a question about the interior of this case. The photo on this site shows green (which I love!), but a photo on a major distributor's website shows black (which I don't like at all). Yet, someone's comment below indicates a red interior.

Is there a way to indicate an interior color preference when ordering the case directly from Deering? Does Deering offer different color choices, or is it just luck of the draw when the order is placed?

The case looks great, and I plan to order directly from Deering if I can choose an interior color other than black.

Thanks!

Deering Banjos

03/01/16

A: The current cases have a green interior. We have mostly had green interiors on our cases. When stock was low, we had to get some with black, or even blue interiors. Right now, new stock is green. Thanks for checking.

Tamara S.

12/28/15

Q: Will there be a hardshell case available for the Goodtime Americana? If so, when can we expect to be able to purchase them?

Deering Banjos

03/01/16

A: We do have an openback 12" hardshell case. Please check the drop down on the case page and you will see a "Deering12" listed.

Colin R.

12/22/15

Q: Will the long neck case fit a 60's Gibson long neck banjo?

Deering Banjos

03/01/16

A: Please send an email to carolinabridges@deeringbanjos.com. I need to know the rim depth and circumference on your long neck to fine out if they will fit. The Deering rims are only 11" and the case is VERY SNUG with our rim.

David A.

11/17/15

Q: There is no option to select Goodtime Americana model. Is there a hard case available for the Americana?

Deering Banjos

11/18/15

A: No hardcase at this time. Sorry.

Howard D.

08/15/15

Q: The Deering/Vega case that came with my VEGA L221 5-string is front heavy and frequently falls over on it's face, when sitting horizontally. The floor contact point is on the hinge and one brass foot. How could I obtain 2 brass feet to install just being the hinge?

Deering Banjos

11/17/15

A: We have no case parts so I would check with a luggage store or go online and check with Ohio Travel Company as they has lots of case parts to choose from.

Christi

07/17/15

Q: Can this hardshell case be used to check a banjo onto a flight? Is it sturdy enough to be checked baggage? Thanks, Christi

Deering Banjos

11/18/15

A: No, this is NOT A FLIGHT CASE. Do not check it through the luggage area.

Joel M.

07/08/15

Q: Hi I am wanting to buy the hard shell open back goodtime banjo case with just the words Deering on it. One picture coming up also shows one with VEGA on it. I am not wanting the VEGA on it. Is this a separate banjo case or are they all the same one in the three pictures?

Deering Banjos

11/14/15

A: Sorry...the openback cases only come with both names on them.

John

03/19/15

Q: Which one would fit the Americana since it's the 12 inch pot.

Deering Banjos

11/18/15

A: None of these will work on the Americana due to the 12" rim.

John D.

02/27/15

Q: Do you have a case for the Solana 6?

Deering Banjos

11/17/15

A: The Goodtime resonator gig bag will work; no hardshell at this time.

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