Instrument Alley
submitted 2/4/2010
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Submitter |
5-stringreiny |
Overall Comments
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Abhorrent customer service. Never answerd the phone, only replied to emails that were sales related, never received email reply on customer service related issues. Ordered Gold Star and was told it was backordered (unerstandable, and OK). However, had to prompt and prompt for updates, was always told "this week" and after several weeks I cancelled order. Was balled out and cursed over live chat for cancelling order. |
Overall Rating |
1 |
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Stewart MacDonald Five Star Kit
submitted 2/25/2008
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Submitter |
5-stringreiny |
Where Purchased |
Banjo hangout classifieds |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember (bought USED)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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The Stewart-Mac 5-star bluegrass pot makes up the hear of my custom Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard banjo - and the sound is unbelievable! The 20-hole "pre-war" tone ring and 5-star head give the banjo a full, deep sound with plenty of ring up the neck - and the 4th string growl is as good as any banjo I've heard. The carry, intonation and volume are on par with any top of the line banjo! |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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The banjo was already set up. I changed the bridge to increase action - I like a high bridge. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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It's built with a Gibson ESS neck and resonator - curly maple with plenty of sunburst color - nice! |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Appears to be a quality pot that would rival any high-end stuff - I'm satisfied it would be totally reliable under any normal conditions. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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N/A |
Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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All components on the 5-Star kit seem to be fine - no upgrades needed. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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I'd highly recommend the Stew-Mac pot to anyone looking for a great sounding kit banjo! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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