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Washburn: OscarSchmidt OB-5

Submitted by swampman8 on 4/21/2007

Where Purchased: Ebay

Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: 154.00 ($US)

Sound

Has a very bright tone. Excellent sound for a less expensive banjo

Sound Rating: 8

Setup

Banjo was out of tune when i received it. Also the resonator was cracked on one of the threaded holes. I glued the banjo resonator back together and tuned it as well. Still holding a tune.

Setup Rating: 5

Appearance

Mahongany resonator and neck. Very beautiful for a less expensive banjo.

Appearance Rating: 7

Reliability

Seems to be okay for now. I haven't used it much.

Reliability Rating: 8

Customer Service

Very friendly

Customer Service: 9

Components

Maybe the tuners they are a little cheap but they hold a tune for a while.

Components Rating: 7

Overall Comments

For the price i paid it came with a gig bag. I feel as i got a good deal for the money. Very clean crisp banjo.

Overall Rating: 10

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