Prust Boucher Review
Prust Boucher
submitted 7/17/2012
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Submitter |
Frontiersman101 (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
From Eric through email |
Year Purchased |
2012 |
Price Paid |
300 ($US) |
Sound
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I am learning clawhammer and this banjo is definitely setup for this style playing.
This is my first banjo, so I am undetermined on sound. Though on first impressions it has a nice old-timey sound and is louder than I expected.
I give this a 10 because I am sure it will sound just the way I hope it to when I learn how to play better. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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The banjo came with strings attached, but with no bridge under them. It came with three different bridges of different heights, also a piece of paper with instructions on which one he recommended and where to place it on the banjo. |
Setup Rating |
9 |
Appearance
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You may say it isn't a highly finished banjo (no stain, nothing flashy), but is a piece of art in my mind. It looks hand made and it has the appearance of a banjo from the 1800s.
It has a maple neck, quality wood fittings and a real calf skin head. |
Appearance Rating |
10 |
Reliability
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Quality wood used. No plastic or cheap parts. |
Reliability Rating |
10 |
Customer Service
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Eric and Donna both responded quickly and got strait to work. I can't believe they send the banjos before receiving any payment. That is extremely trusting of them and you just don't see many people operate that way. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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Parts are great. Only thing I can see maybe needing replacement is swapping out the violin tuners with mechanical ones, if the buyer so chooses. |
Components Rating |
10 |
Overall Comments
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I spent a full year looking for my first banjo, trying not to buy some cheap one made over seas. When I came across Eric's add one here I was ecstatic. A hand made banjo made here in the USA for only $300! I thought to my self you will never come across such a deal again. I can't wait to learn how to play, and I think this banjo will stay with me for a long time. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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