irunnoft - Posted - 08/14/2009:  20:46:49

I just bought a new Ron Block Huber from Jeff at Acoustic Vibes Music in Arizona. First of all, I'm absolutely in love with this new banjo. I wasn't too sure on how well I was going to like the color, but in person, this banjo is beautiful. The parts, fit, finish, etc. are probably as close to flawless as you could get. The sound, however, it simply amazing! The tone is fat, well-rounded, full, rich, complex and just what I was hoping it would be! I've listened to so many sound files and samples of Huber banjos and I was hoping the banjo would sound half as good. It exceeded my expectations and my hopes. It's just a flat out awesome banjo! It has a big tone that doesn't die up the neck. The volume is great. The banjo is also incredibly responsive to changes in the picking style. I found when I really dug in, the pronounced increase in the volume was more than I expected. It was like jumping on a horse and having it take off galloping! Very, very powerful banjo!

I also can't say enough good things about Jeff at Acoustic Vibes. He made buying this banjo an absolute pleasure. It couldn't have been easier unless he gave it to me for free. But I'll tell you what he did give me for free - free Express shipping. I had the banjo at my house in two days for free! He even threw in some strings! I'd certainly recommend anybody interested in a quality acoustic instrument to check them out at www.acousticvibesmusic.com.

Ok, back to picking!

Edited by - irunnoft on 08/14/2009 20:48:40

Herr_grepper - Posted - 08/15/2009:  07:05:44

The Huber Ron Block banjo is a great looking banjo! I always like a correctly shaped fiddle shaped headstock. Play the snot out of it!

Tom

--"Who knows...the way things are going all our banjos may soon be pre-war"--

http://www.simonpurebluegrass.com/

Edited by - Herr_grepper on 08/15/2009 08:25:40

HookedOnBluegrass - Posted - 08/15/2009:  09:20:50

Congrats on your new banjo. I've been thinking about a maple Huber but I just can't get away from the mahogany wood sound. Maybe one day. Hubers are my favorite banjo by far.

Practice makes "better".

TTreppa - Posted - 08/15/2009:  13:25:30

Jim,
I've bought two banjos from Jeff at Acoustic Vibes music. I concur with you wholeheartedly. Jeff is a very nice person to work with. He is extremely fair - at least with me.
Terry Treppa

Terence F. Treppa

GMAN - Posted - 08/15/2009:  14:25:42

I traded some banjos and purchased a Huber Jim Mills banjo.
I love the Huber and Jeff from Acoustic Vibes was great to deal with.

Forrest - Posted - 08/15/2009:  14:50:00

Congratulations on the new Huber! Those Ron Block models are incredible, but then again, I feel that way about pretty much every Huber I've played. I love my Huber Berkshire and my Huber VRB-G.

"Run, Forrest, Run!"

lethegoodtimesroll - Posted - 08/15/2009:  16:39:44

I agree Jeff is a great person to deal with.