Sullivan Vintage-35 Walnut
submitted 1/27/2011
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Submitter |
schlange |
Where Purchased |
FQMS |
Year Purchased |
2010 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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This review is for the collaboration banjo that Sullivan created to be given away on the BHO. I got to play it for a couple months before it was given away. It's got great pre-war sound, especially considering it's brand new. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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Needed a couple minor tweaks, but nothing major. Probably just shook loose in the mail! |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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I love the hollow inlays on the neck--they really stand out. And the marquetry on the reso is very impressive. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Not sure, because I had to give it away when it was still brand new! :-) But it seemed to be all very well-made, so I wouldn't have any concerns about reliability. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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The Sullivan family is always very helpful when I call 'em. Second to none--I wouldn't have any concerns about their level of service. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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The V-35 tonering is the stand out component. This thing really rings! Great sound. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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Best banjo I've ever laid my fingers on. Can't wait to get one of my own in a few months. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Cases (Hard, Flight) Guardian Hard Shell Case
submitted 11/15/2010
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Submitter |
schlange |
Where Purchased |
Janet Davis Music |
Overall Comments
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I found this case acceptable, except for one thing--the hygrometer, which comes embeded in the top of the little flap used to cover the pocket where you can store things inside the case... it stick up a bit from that flap, and it rubs against the neck of my Deering Goodtime!
So I just wripped it out. Not exactly the ideal solution, leaving an ugly hole. But it works.
Other than that, it's a decent case. Not quite as heavy-duty and tight-fitting as I would have hoped, but you get what you pay for with cases. |
Overall Rating |
7 |
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Janet Davis Music
submitted 9/19/2007
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Submitter |
schlange |
Overall Comments
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Every interaction I've had with JDMC has been awesome--I highly recommend! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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