Gibson Vintage Granada FE Review
Gibson Vintage Granada FE
submitted 2/6/2010
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Submitter |
claudiacc (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
Janet Davis |
Year Purchased |
2007 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
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Sound
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This is an amazing instrument. The sound is growing! I play everyday and each day there is a new sound , however small, that makes my ears go up. I have read that maple banjos take time to mature and this is proof. It has a rich but powerful tone, it rings up the neck and never lets you down. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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Setup was fine. I have learned how to do much myself and have tweaked it periodically to suit me. All the components affect it, so if I change to a new kind of string to try it out, I usually have to do tiny adjustments to get the most out of whatever type of string I am playing. Still experimenting on that! |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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Slam dunk gorgeous......it gets comments where ever I play. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Gold plating is holding up extremely well. I pamper it, but the finish on the wood also shows no signs of fracturing, crazing or any defect. The only thing I have found is that the ends of the frets are a little "hooky" and I have gently worked on them. I am sure this is natural seasoning of the woods. Minor issue. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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No one better!!! AAAA++++ |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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I think I like the fifth string peg the least. It loosens and you have to tighten it once in a while. There is nothing cheap on this instrument. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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My favorite thing in the world! I would collect banjos if I could and I always want to try different ones, but this one is "my" sound.
I rate it an 11
PS> I have seen a couple of these special custom "Vinnies" that Janet Davis produced, before Gibson made a LE out of it ,come up for sale and I have written each person and told them to hang on to it because they will never truly replace it. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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