Anderson Custom Double Griffin  Reviews

Anderson Custom Double Griffin submitted 8/13/2003 Submitter GSFlink (see all reviews from this person) Where Purchased From maker Year Purchased 2003 Price Paid $4000 ($US) Sound This banjo has an 11 in. pot with a "whyte Laydie" tonering. It is both bright and warm, with plenty of volume. It has a "Renaissance" head, "no knot" tail piece, "Hot Spot" 3/4 inch bridge, and GHS pf150 light strings. Sound Rating 10 Setup The banjo was set up very well. I added a higher bridge due to my own playing preferences. Setup Rating 10 Appearance This is a truly beautiful banjo. The quality of inlaying, engraving, and carving is exceptional. There were no flaws. Bob Anderson includes a handmade bridge from left over neck material. All the inlays and neck carving were custom made. Bob also made the rim which is gorgeous. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability Hardware seems fine. The finish looks great and I'm sure will last. The only reason I wouldn't take it to a gig would be fear of loss. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service The contact with Bob has been very good. He was responsive to my wants and asked the right questions. This is by far the best experience I have ever had working with a builder. I'm sure if there are any problems he will make them right. Customer Service 10 Components The metal parts are fine, the nuts holding on the brackets are very nice. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I would recommend Bob's banjos without reservation. He builds necks for old pots as well as his own pots. This is the 4th. banjo of his that I have, but the first where I dealt directly with him. In case it is not clear by now, I love this banjo! Overall Rating 10