Hatfield Special
submitted 3/14/2010
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Submitter |
mastertone250 |
Where Purchased |
From Arthur Hatfield |
Year Purchased |
2010 |
Price Paid |
2800 ($US) |
Sound
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Its awsome, its got the snap and rattle of those old flatheads. I Absolutly LOVE IT. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Arthur Set em up just they way i like em, .656 Hatfield Bridge and a Head around an A. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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The Burl Walnut Resonator is the most beutiful peice of wood i have ever saw |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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This banjo had been on the road since ive got it and it gets better and better everytime i pull it out of the case. VERY VERY Extreamely nice and neat Craftsmanship. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Arthur and Bev are the 2 nicest people ive met. I was treated with so much hospitalitly there and on the phone. there both awsome and cant be beat |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Ive had alot of Tonerings, but Arthurs is my Absolute Favorite. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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Folks, you cant beat the sound of a Hatfield. As Far as Craftsmans ship, quality, and customer servie, ill give ya 500 bucks to find someone better than Arthur. I wouldnt endorse these fine banjos, if i didnt like em. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gibson J.D. Crowe RB-75
submitted 5/6/2009
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Submitter |
mastertone250 |
Where Purchased |
Grhun Guitars |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
2500 ($US) (bought USED) |
Sound
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It has that nice pop,but with lots of bottom end |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Head was a little to tight, so i loosend it up to a G# and it brought it ALIVE! |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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Wonderful Flying Eagle Inlay in a Rosewood Board. Signature Truss Rod Cover |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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75 tone Ring and hardware is tarneshed,but i like it that way |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Wonderful people and easy to work with |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Keith D Tuners, Presto TailPeice and Snuffy Smith Style III 11/16th's Bridge |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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This is an awsome banjo and wouldnt trade it from the world, The banjo market is closed for me for a long time to come! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gold Star GF-100FE
submitted 1/3/2009
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Submitter |
mastertone250 |
Where Purchased |
Hometown Music Whitesburg,ky |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
1300 ($US) |
Sound
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Its one awsome sounding banjo. I love it and wouldnt trade it for the world. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Yes. Right out of the box it was at the proper head tension |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Yes. I love the flying eagle. Classic Banjo look. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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It looked just fine when i got it. couldnt ask for more |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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never had to call them,but im sure they are easy to deal with |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Presto tail peice,Scorpion bridge,remo head. AHHHH awsome! |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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i love it and would recommend it to any level player. Even PROFESSIONAL |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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