Bowlin Fretless Banjo 1865 Model
submitted 10/10/2006
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Submitter |
SJD |
Where Purchased |
From the maker John Bowlin |
Year Purchased |
2006 |
Price Paid |
695 ($US) |
Sound
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Everything I hoped for, great bass in several low tunings. 1st string clear sweet ring @ 9th and 10th position. Instr. has a huge dynamic range and a lot of sublety. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Well thought out and well executed. The scale length/ string guage is briliant. It has a natural playability. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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Nicely designed, good proportion,weight and balance. You can tell the maker put a great deal of effort in this banjo. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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This is a instr. that will last a lifetime. It is now my only banjo. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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I cannot imagine a better ordering or buying experience. I have given Mr. Bowlin a 10 because I don't see a 12. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Everything is handmade by the maker and is appopriate for a high quality 19th century banjo. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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Highly recomend. The banjo is worth more than the asking price. If I were to lose it I would order another. I love the instr. I have been playing a Fairbanks, fretless ,Curtis Electric. gut strung. I far prefer the Bowlin. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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