John Boulding
submitted 4/28/2009
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Submitter |
kwlawson1 |
Overall Comments
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John just finished a set up and speed neck for my new Gold Star GF85. It was a good banjo before but now it is a great banjo. I knew that it had more to give, it just needed some one to find it and John did. My friend who plays a 1937 Top Tension Gibson was blown away with the old sound that my banjo now produces. The playability is now awesome and the speed neck had a great feel to it. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Gold Star GF-85
submitted 12/29/2008
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Submitter |
kwlawson1 |
Where Purchased |
Instrument Alley |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
830.00 ($US) |
Sound
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The sound is tremendous.....Very loud and distinct |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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All I did was place the bridge and started playing. After a few days I replaced the strings with almost mediums and plan to change the bridge. Other than that I am not sure if I will chagne anything else. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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Very nice and clean |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Hardware looks great. Looks like will last for a long time. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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I dealt with Ben at Instrument Alley.......The first banjo I received was damaged and Ben replaced it in a timely matter. I never had to chase him down for answers. He responded to my emails daily. |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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Components Rating |
not rated |
Overall Comments
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With out a doubt. Great price for this banjo. I would have to replace it if stolen. It sounds great and is very eay to play. I can play songs on the GF85 that I could not on my old Kent from the 80's. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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