Gibson RB-75 Crowe Model
submitted 6/21/2009
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Submitter |
banjosmrgriswold |
Where Purchased |
Purchased from banjo dealer |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember (bought USED)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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The sound is loud,crisp and rings with a little sustain.
It came with a 5/8'ths inch Snuffy Smith bridge which I like
and even though it was made in 2003,it had never been played.
It is as new as any banjo I've ever seen. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Banjos are rarely set up to play the way I like them.I always have to
tune the head to A and adjust the intonation of the bridge and most
banjos have the action higher than I prefer. But those things are easy
to do and this banjo was easy to dial in. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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This banjo had not been played much. It didn't have spikes or a capo for
the fifth string. I did have to use Never-Dull to clean up the nickel but the tarnish cleaned up like new.The mahogany wood is beautiful and it is
typical of gibson quality.
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Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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I believe this banjo will last a lifetime if properly taken care of. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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These banjos come new with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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This model has the Crowe tone ring and it is exactly like his RB-75.
No expense was spared.J.D. would'nt endorse it otherwise. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I would recommend this banjo to anyone who could get one. Gibson is
not making the Crowe RB-75 anymore. I've owned about 15 banjos in
30 years of playing and this is going to be the family heirloom.
Buy a gibson. Not a copy. You will never be disappointed. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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