John Boulding
submitted 5/15/2009
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Submitter |
divingsailingdoug |
Overall Comments
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I was fortunate enough to aquire a great old pot through the Banjo Hangout. John helped me date it to pre or early civil war. I then turned to John to make me a neck suitable to the circa. John helped me keep the original look while making some great sugesstions for modernizing. when I got the neck it was everything I had hoped for! I would recommend John to anyone! His work is both thoughtful and careful. John is a man that obviously LOVES his work and it shows! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Alvarez silver princess
submitted 7/12/2007
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Submitter |
divingsailingdoug |
Where Purchased |
Private Sale |
Year Purchased |
07 |
Price Paid |
800.00 (Canadian) (bought USED)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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this Banjo has a rich sound with great sustain. It has a Tubaphone tone ring and it looks to me like it's a brass one. |
Sound Rating |
7 |
Setup
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this banjo had bee professonaly set up prior to my purchase. It has required no adjustments so far however I might get the action lowered a little after I get to know her better. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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This is a mid 70's copy of a Tubaphone OB. It is very easy on the eyes with good use of MOP thought not overdone. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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Great reliability solid goto tuners no back up nessisary. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Haven't dealt with the company |
Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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good tuners, not the original tailpiece and I may switch to a Kershner in the future. |
Components Rating |
not rated |
Overall Comments
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I feel I got a great Banjo for a reasonable price
Hunt the sucker down!
I really like the inlay on the inside of the pot
none
Nice and loud when needed but mellow at the same time, great sustain. |
Overall Rating |
7 |
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