Robin Smith Reviews

Robin Smith submitted 6/10/2008 Submitter banjo_robb (see all reviews from this person) Overall Comments Robin built my Kel Kroydon KK10 New Generation banjo. It is made of mahogany with purple highlights. All the hardware is copper flashed plain gold, & the fretboard is MOTS with the purple tinting on the edges. From start to finish, it was a pleasure dealing with Robin Smith. He is careful to incorporate any special features the player may desire in his/her banjo. Robin's attention to every detail is clearly evident in the finished product.. The workmanship is impeccable! My KK 10, from the start, had a wonderful, deep timbre to it. That was last August 2008 when I got my banjo ("Lillee"). As I had suspected at that time, Lillee is only getting better with time. She has really begun to open up in the past 3 months & is truly a cannon when I need her to be one! Robin is a gentleman of the first order: pleasant, patient, and just a darn nice fellow! Overall Rating 10

Robin Smith submitted 2/15/2008 Submitter rb4player (see all reviews from this person) Overall Comments Robin does very fine work, is personable and easy to communicate with, and will deliver outstanding results every time. Robin also offers certain customization or other services that are not available from all banjo luthiers. He French polished a prewar resonator for me in a manner that provided protection for "worn-to-wood" areas, but retained the finish and character of the well-used banjo. Overall Rating 10

Robin Smith submitted 10/22/2007 Submitter Shimdog (see all reviews from this person) Overall Comments Robin recently made a new 5-string conversion neck for my '33 PB-3. The workmanship is fantastic. The feel, fit and looks are great. He used a "semi-speed neck" that is stained yet has the feel of an older neck. The tone is already superb. I can only imagine how nice it will be after it has some time to settle in. Lastly, Robin's service is A+. He is such a nice person and is willing to customize to your needs. Overall Rating 10