Overall Comments

I've delt with Grant at the Twelth Fret previously with mandolin and banjo questions- not only does he answer them, he takes the extra time time to ask questions and make sure you get the answers you need. Just bought a Wildwood banjo off him, and you could not ask for better service or a price!

Overall Rating

10

Sound

Not really loud but had a nice mellow sound -- from what I could hear
With the problems of set up I could not play it

Sound Rating

8

Appearance

Nice dark brown tone wood with oxidized brass hardware that was very attractive.
Couple minor finish problems- A pea sized discoloration on the fret board just under 5th fret 1st string, and on the neck a couple 3cm by 1/2 cm sections where the stain didn't seem to coat homogeniosly

Appearance Rating

9

Customer Service

Builder paid for return shipping - nice/appropriate
His initial inspection of it "my initial opinion is that reducing the nut slot height will probably solve the problem that you described"
He was receptive but defensive discussing banjo set-up challenges.

Customer Service

7

Overall Comments

Builder told me that this was a prototype for a kit that would be selling for 900$ - I found out afterwards that it would be selling for 600$ > disappointing >> I cancelled the sale
I initially was not going to review but subsequent discussions with the builder and others led me to feel a responsibility to post

Overall Rating

7