Arthur Hatfield
submitted 8/24/2009
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Submitter |
jeremy blankenship |
Overall Comments
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Spent some time at arthurs place this past week and let me tell ya I am blown away by his passion for banjos. He just loves them. Even though he only did some minor work for me while I was there it was his attitude about doing it that was so great. I got the chance to play several of his banjos he built and let me tell ya that there is not a bad one in his bunch. If you need any work done from spike installs to having a full banjo built do yourself a favor and contact arthur before you make a decision. You will not find better service or quality at a better price!!! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Other Price Fiberglass Banjo case
submitted 6/18/2009
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Submitter |
jeremy blankenship |
Where Purchased |
From Gary Price |
Overall Comments
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This is the best case on the market! This thing is built like a tank. Excellent construction inside and out. Great rubber seal and latches. My favorite feature is the two pockets inside to store stuff. They are huge and being able to get to my stuff without having to touch the banjo is great. I looked at the caltons very close but for less money and better features this is as good as it gets. If you are thinking of getting a flight case dont buy without checking these out. Worth every penny and gary was great to deal with.Only draw back is they are heavy. But gary said his new case covers have wheels so that will help. I love that I dont have to worry about my huber getting hurt in the case now. The best case you can get without a doubt. Check them out and see for yourself. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Other standard
submitted 3/8/2009
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Submitter |
jeremy blankenship |
Where Purchased |
little mountain music |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
0.00
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Sound
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really made a difference in tone. just making small adjustments changed the tone. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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very easy to adjust. just remove resonator and turn. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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this product looks like gold foil in a square form. may look funny but really works. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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the material is a little thin but seeing as how its inside the resonator and wont be touched it should last just fine. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Doug was very nice to deal with. fast shipping and well packaged. came with instructions and paperwork. would recomend LMM for sure. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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The product is larger than I expected. It fits well inside resonator. very adjustable for different tones. Easy install with a small piece of velcro. It also came with extra velcro. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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I was a unsure of this product. Thinking it would be just another gimic. Wow was I wrong. I installed this on my Rk80. After trying it in several positions i found the one i liked best. You can really change the tone just by rotating this product. Very cool. While I dont see this item making a huge difference on a top ofthe line custom, it really did make a difference on my RK80. This banjo was good before but sounds better now. Dont dismiss this product! For $20.00 its worth it. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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First Quality Music Supply
submitted 1/15/2009
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Submitter |
jeremy blankenship |
Overall Comments
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I have been active in a forum about how FQMS has changed since bill's passing. I think that they are as good now as ever. I have been ordering from FQMS since I was a teenager, and have never had more than great things to say about there service. All my strings and accessories for the most part come from FQMS. Abosultely top notch all the time. Easy ordering, fair prices and great service. Thats a hard thing to find now a days. If theres any problems eric and jeff try very hard to make it right. I reccomend FQMS all the time. No better in the business period!!! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Recording King RK-80
submitted 1/6/2009
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Submitter |
jeremy blankenship |
Where Purchased |
private seller |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
800.00 ($US) (bought USED) |
Sound
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The sound and tone is amazing. perfect full and ring. The highs are high and the lows are lows. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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I bought it used but it was set up very well and it plays real nice. The action is just a hair high but i am not going to full with it for now. May change bridge later on. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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It's beautifull. Nice wood grain. Cleanly installed inlays. Nice metsl finishing. It had one nick on the headstock but i bought it used. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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It seems very stout. It has that heavy feel and I beleive it will last a long time. Seems very dependable and I would definately use it at a gig without a backup jo. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Have not yet had to deal with them. I bought it used and the guy i got it from was great. |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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The thin neck is a real nice feature. The inlays and binding are really nice too. I dont see any weak parts as of now. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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For the price that these are new or used I dont think you can beat them. This is a pro level banjo at a intermediate price. I have played banjo a long time and this one would hang with some of the high high dollar stuff i have played. If it was stolen someone would die:) and then I would buy another one to keep me company in jail. Great Banjo :) |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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