Gibson RB-250 submitted 4/25/2008 Submitter mybote Where Purchased Private party Year Purchased 2008 Price Paid 1500. ($US) (bought USED) Sound Bluegrass. Fills all my needs and expectations. Sound Rating 10 Setup The banjo was already set up and included Keith tuners. very smooth action. Setup Rating 9 Appearance This is a 1970. Some chips out of the binding, dings, inlay is all intact,etc. Been played ALOT. But neck, frets and hardware are still in great shape. Appearance Rating 5 Reliability Hardware is very durable and will last many more years. Finish has wear marks but is durable. I would gig with this banjo without a backup. Reliability Rating 9 Customer Service never dealt with the company Customer Service not rated Components outstanding componants are keith tuners. No weak or cheap parts. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments Very happy to recommend this banjo. If this was stolen, I would get another. Overall Rating 10

Gold Tone Orange Blossom OB-250AT submitted 4/25/2008 Submitter mybote Where Purchased Weatherford, Tx. Year Purchased 2004 Price Paid 650 ($US) Sound Bluegrass. Full Bright Loud. Set up at the store. Great, smooth neck. Rings like a bell. Sound Rating 8 Setup I would make no changes Setup Rating 8 Appearance Stands out in the crowd. classy. Appearance Rating 8 Reliability reliable hardware. dependable. I use this banjo as a backup. Reliability Rating 8 Customer Service excellent customer service. Very responsive. Customer Service 10 Components For the price , I wouldn't change anything. It is a great banjo just stock. Components Rating 8 Overall Comments For a banjo in the 1000 dollar range. This beats them all. Parts and accessories are available by many companies. If it were stolen, I would get another. Overall Rating 8