Gold Tone Orange Blossom OB-250
submitted 7/14/2009
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Submitter |
jefe |
Where Purchased |
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Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
950 ($US) |
Sound
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What a bright crisp banjo this is, a ton of drive, pushes sound like banjos $3000 dollars it's superior. I'm using light gauge strings and a snuffy smith bridge. This banjo has plenty of sustain. It sounds great, really sings. |
Sound Rating |
9 |
Setup
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The banjo was set up well when it arrived, no real complaints. I added lighter strings and a snuffy smith bridge and had it professionally set up, but right out of the box it was very playable. I'm giving it a 8 out of the box and a 10 after some adjustments. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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Looks great. One flaw is on the top of the neck by the fifth string tuner, looks like the wood was burnt in a sanding/buffing process. When Goldtone was contacted they said that it was a hard place to work and that they would not consider it a blemish. It is a blemish. I was not impressed with Goldtone. |
Appearance Rating |
7 |
Reliability
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Hardware seems tight, little play in the tuners, not too bad though. The thing weighs a ton. Brand new for right now, we'll see how it stands the test of time. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Read Appearance. Other than that, no other contact with Goldtone. |
Customer Service |
5 |
Components
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Components seem decent, the tail piece seems a little light weight. |
Components Rating |
8 |
Overall Comments
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I love the feel of the banjo, plays great and feels like quality when played. It was a toss-up between this and a RK R-80, and I think I made the right choice. The banjo feels great. If you closed your eyes and played, it would feel and sound like a banjo three times a expensive. If stolen, I'd buy another. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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