Gibson RB3 Don Reno Review
Gibson RB3 Don Reno
submitted 11/18/2009
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Submitter |
tklassen (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
Private |
Year Purchased |
2002 |
Price Paid |
2500 (Canada) (bought USED)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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Even volume across the strings, full sound. Play it acoustic or plugged in with a fisher rare earth pickup, pre-amp, and a Marshall acoustic amp. Classic banjo tone. This is not a loud banjo. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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I use a 5 star unfrosted head, moon bridge, and Price tail piece. The head is medium tight, just tight enough that there is no sag under the bridge. I use a drum wrench to make sure it is even tension at all hooks. The action is set to low about 3/16 above the 12th fret. The tail piece is level with the head about 1/8 off the head surface. Installed rr spikes at 7, 9, and 10 frets. I use light strings. Everything stays in place and does not require further adjusting. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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Flying eagle inlay, RB3 head stock inlay, classic Gibson banjo. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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The banjo stays in tune, does not require constant re-tuning, when using a capo. Looks as good as when I first purchased. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Not applicable |
Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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This banjo has waverly tuners and only replaced the presto tailpiece. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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It is a keeper, and have no desire for another banjo. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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