Ramsey Woody Custom
submitted 5/18/2009
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Submitter |
George Flink |
Where Purchased |
From maker |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
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Sound
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Bright and loud with a good bass and mellowness of a wood tonering |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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Well set up. I added a banjomate armrest, different bridge, strings and bridge. None of which was really necessary. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Dogwood blossum and star etc.(all engraved)on peghead. Inlays are Fairbanks like and nicely engraved. Dark stained maple neck with wonderful curly grain. Side dots. A few very minor finish flaws. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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Solid hardware. Gotah tuners. It will probably outlast me. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Mike is great to work with. Very helpful and accomodating. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Great tuners. The parts I replaced were my preference, not due to any problems. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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Excellent banjo. Love the light weight and the inlay work. Would have prefered closed end nuts but I didn't ask(my fault). |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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Romero 12 in. 6 string(low bass)
submitted 3/29/2009
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Submitter |
George Flink |
Where Purchased |
From maker |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
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Sound
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Rich, full, deep and bright. Loud. Like most sixes, it has great resonance and sustain. very rich, very full. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Set up well. Jason suggested heavier strings than I sent him and he was right. The action is quite low and needs a heavy bass string so as not to buzz. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Jason's finish work is impeckable. No flaws. Beautiful wood, stain and hardware. he made the bridge, tension hoop, shoes and tailpece and they are 1st. class. Inlay work was lovely. He is a master. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Finish and hardware look very durable. Should outlast me. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Lifetime warrenty. Jason was great to deal with. Very responsive as well as making suggestions and paying attention to my specifications. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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No need for upgrades. the 12 in. tubaphone tonering looks and sounds great. Pegs are Gotah with ebony buttons. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I love it. This and my Brooks 12in. 6 string will be my go to playing banjos.The neck is particulary wonderful. the shape is just right. Jason's detail work is beautiful. The closer you look, the better it is. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gold Tone OT-6
submitted 9/8/2008
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Submitter |
George Flink |
Where Purchased |
Elderly Instruments |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
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Sound
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I play clawhammer and mostly 6 string(low bass. I have some other 6 strings. The sound is loud, deep and bright with the particular resonance that you only get from a six. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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The set up was fine. I changed the bridge and strings but neither change was really necessary. I also removed the arm rest. The tailpiece was damaged in transit due to poor packing(unusual for Elderly). I had another 6 string tailpiece from Gold Tone so I replaced it.
Feel of the neck and fit to the pot was excellent. They really got this one right. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Finish is good. The peghead and fingerboard are bound as is the heel and the pot on the inside and outside. It has a nice curved scoop and some tastefully engraved inlays. I would have rather had a dowel stick than the coordinator rods. It comes with a nice HSC |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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Looks to be reliable. I would use it on a gig. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Unknown as of now. |
Customer Service |
8 |
Components
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Parts all look first rate. Pegs seem surprisingly good and smooth. Shape and fit of the neck is perfect for me. The tail piece works well and looks handsome considering its size. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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If you like or think you would like to play a 6 string, this is the only game in town other than ordering custom which I have done in the past. The banjo is huge(14 in pot)but comfortable to play. the sound is great and it looks good as well. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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