Brooks Masten Silver Spun-Whyte Laydie Banjo Reviews
Brooks Masten Silver Spun-Whyte Laydie
submitted 9/14/2006
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Submitter |
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Where Purchased |
From the maker |
Year Purchased |
2006 |
Price Paid |
1900 ($US) |
Sound
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I play clawhammer in a contra dance band. The banjo is bright with lots of volume as well as depth. I like it a lot. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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The banjo was set up well. Brooks supplied 2 bridges and the 1/2 in. was just right. I've added an old style wire arm rest. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Its beautiful in an understated way. The shoes and stretcher band are unplated brass which provides a nice contrast to the silver wrapped pot. The neck is "gun stock" maple with a lovely grain and feel. The"clown"peg head is covered with walnut burl and there is a lovely carved swirl behind the 5th string peg. No inlays, side dots and a brass plate instead of a scoop. Brooks' signiture indian head penny crowns the peghead. It has a lovely Dobson like heel. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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The banjo will out live me. I use it as my band banjo without a backup. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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This has been the nicest experience working with a builder I have had so far of the 6 makers I have worked with. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Brooks makes a lot of his own components including the stretcher band, pot etc. No cheap or shoddy parts here. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I would definately recommend this maker and this banjo without reservations. I have just asked him to build me a 6 string which I will eventually review. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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