Deering Saratoga Star Tenbrooks submitted 3/13/2004 Submitter Ogeid Where Purchased On order Year Purchased 2004 Price Paid Don't Remember historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound I played the Tenbrooks just after the first prototype was completed. (I'm a Deering employee) It was introduced at NAMM a few months ago. It's beyond belief. It is one of the few banjos I have ever had my hands on that delivers this level of sound and feel. It's absolutley beyond belief! Sound Rating 10 Setup Set up was standard. I always resetup my banjos anyhow. I can't wait to set mine up once it has been created. If the prototype sounded this good I can't wait to set mine up to my specs. Setup Rating 10 Appearance Gorgeous. And finally Deering has thrown some fancy inlays onto their banjos (Golden Era the exception). This banjo looks as great as it sounds. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability Just the ptototype but it is a Deering so I won't have to worry. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service Customer Service not rated Components It's all Good. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments Find a store that has them and play one. Then save your checkles. Trust me on this. If you can't afford one do not pick one up as you will sell something of value to purchase one. Overall Rating 10