Mastercraft Classic
submitted 5/26/2006
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Submitter |
sandiegobluesman |
Where Purchased |
Banjo Hut |
Year Purchased |
2003 |
Price Paid |
429.00 ($US) |
Sound
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I am a professional guitar player that decided to take up the banjo. I have many top of the line guitars and i knew i wanted a decent instrument that wouldnt work against me as i learned. since this is my first banjo i cant really judge the tone quality but its very loud and sounds like a banjo! |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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seemed to be set up properly, action seems pretty nice. i may try to have the head tightened as others mention this improves sound. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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very nice fit and finish for a lower priced instrument. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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finish seems consistent with lower end instruments, chrome parts seem pretty heavily and evenly chromed. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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great service, very nice and helpful people. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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tuners are pretty jumpy, but then im used to the most expensive grovers on all my guitars. i may try a better bridge as this seems to be a major component in other reviews. |
Components Rating |
7 |
Overall Comments
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all the makers of lower priced banjos-johnson, washburn, gold tone...seemed pretty bunched up and similar in construction and price. they each make banjos better than this mastercraft, but at 2-300 bucks more. with free shipping and a hard case, electronic tuner, all maple construction and a rolled brass tone ring, this is an outstanding value and a decent instrument. if i take to playing banjo i would buy another mastercraft top of the line model. i suspect they are as good as instruments costing much much more. the people at banjo hut are great, so you can order without fear. banjo came fast all the way to california, packed really well, tuned right up and i learned a song in an hour off the free CD. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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