Scorpion Open back short scale
submitted 8/5/2010
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Submitter |
brundecarli |
Where Purchased |
Directly from Silvio |
Year Purchased |
2010 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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Full sound. A fantastic open back banjo not only for clawhammer.
This instrument is a surprise for a banjo without tone ring.
I think that the choice of necks wood and the Tony Pass rim are the secret. Now I play bluegrass and fiddle tunes on this banjo and the
sound is perfect. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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The setup was ok for me and the action set very well. I don't like high action and this banjo is exactly what I want. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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The appearance is fantastic. The neck with clear curly maple is finished with a ebony peghead and the symbol of scorpion on it.
The work is professional, no finish flaws . |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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This banjo is made from the finest components. No problems with reliability. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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I can't vote the customer service. Silvio Ferretti is my " light in the night" in the banjo world. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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All highest quality components used, including: Tony Pass Shaeffer rim, Scorpion 5/8" bridge , Remo Renaissance head, dual co-ordinator rods, and 5-star tuners. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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This banjo is special.It is the banjo for me. The work of Silvio is comparable to the most important banjo luthiers and he comes from Italy.... |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Bridges Scorpion 5/8"
submitted 7/27/2009
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Submitter |
brundecarli |
Where Purchased |
From Silvio Ferretti |
Overall Comments
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I had to change the bridge of my Recording King RK 80 and Silvio was in my town for a concert. Now I have the new Scorpion bridge on the banjo.
The sound is more rich and the notes are more separate.A very nice job. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gold Tone Banjola
submitted 7/15/2008
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Submitter |
brundecarli |
Where Purchased |
BANJOSTORE.NET |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
533 (EURO)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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The sound is very sweet and rich. The banjo sound is very different.
The sound is ok for Celtic.I play Scruggs and the banjola is nice. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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No changes setup. Ok for play immediately.
Gold Tone OK for setup |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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The originally appearance and the sound is that you pay.
The chineese wood is ok and looks great.
Finish wonderful and the inlays are nice. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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It's light and the shape is dubble a mandolin. |
Reliability Rating |
7 |
Customer Service
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Banjostore is ok and Gold Tone setup is Ok for all. |
Customer Service |
8 |
Components
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I think that banjola is a little bit expensive.
Typical banjo tuners.Takes regular banjo strings. |
Components Rating |
7 |
Overall Comments
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Banjola is ok for a second instrument, for originally sound. It's not like a banjo.
I suggest the model with pickup, because the sound is not loud. |
Overall Rating |
8 |
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