Kat Eyz Cougar
submitted 11/3/2009
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Submitter |
BRIAN MUNDAY |
Where Purchased |
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Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
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Sound
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The Cougar has a rich dry sound with no overtones, great fourth string and the upper register was crystal clear. The banjo has a traditional sound to it that matches the type of music I play. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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I loved the way the banjo sounded right off the bat, it was set up just the way I like them. Head to a G sharp, not much down pressure on the tailpiece and the action was perfect. I swapped out a couple of different bridges but went back to the original one that came on the banjo, I thought it still sounded the best. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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The Cougar is a mahogany, nickel plated banjo and the fit & finish are second to none, hand crafted by Robin Smith of Hendersonville, Tn. Mike Smith designed the headstock & inlay patterns for the banjos and kept the "Big Kat" theme in mind for the creative inlay patterns. Very cool! |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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The banjo is crafted with top of the line metal parts from a major banjo parts distributor. It is a very solid, well made banjo. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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I have dealt with Mike Smith a number of years concerning his bridges & capos and he always goes above and beyond all measures needed to make sure the customer is fully satisfied. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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There's no upgrading needed on the banjo, everything is top shelf, ready to take out of the case and start pickin'. What sold me on the banjo, and that I thought really stood out, was the creative inlays in the headstock & fretboard & the overall great sound of the banjo. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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If you're looking for a great sounding banjo with top notch craftmanship at an affordable price, you need to check out the Kat Eyz banjo line. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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