Bob Thornburg Gourd Banjo  Reviews

Bob Thornburg Gourd Banjo submitted 4/9/2005 Submitter Unknown Where Purchased Individual Year Purchased 2005 Price Paid Don't Remember historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound This is my first gourd banjo, but I think it sounds kind of cool. Much quieter than my Ramsey, but still a nice mellow and relaxing sound. Sound Rating 8 Setup Banjo was set up fairly well as can be expected. This model has a real skin head with Bob's adjustable tension setup. I haven't had to adjust it any yet, action seems fine. Setup Rating 9 Appearance This is a very attractive gourd banjo. Bob's workmanship is excellent! Very nice satin finish on the neck and a glossier sealer applied to the gourd. Very nice woodburned designs on the gourd itself. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability Seems like a very well made and reliable banjo. I have had a few problems with the wooden tuning pegs slipping, thats my only complaint. Reliability Rating 7 Customer Service Have never dealt or talked to Bob directly, but I hear he is a nice person to deal with. Customer Service not rated Components All the parts seem to be high quality...no needs for upgrades that I can see. Components Rating 9 Overall Comments This is a very nice and fun and unique banjo. Lots of fun to just pick up and plunk around on sometimes. If you've never had the chance to plan a well made gourd banjo, put it on your list of things to do! Overall Rating 10