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7232 reviews in the archive.
Sam Bush at the Egg, Albany, NY; 12. Mar., 2010
WHEW !! That's a pure gut reaction from almost 2.5 hours of virtuoso musicianship at breakneck speed. Scott Vestal's banjo is remarkable. A not to miss event if you get the chance.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Hex Hollow Music
Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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Loud and bright sound. An excellent beginner's banjo.
Sound Rating: 5
Setup Rating: 5
Bare minimum on the extra's but they almost went out of their way to make a butt-ugly headstock. Can't fix that as any work exceeds the cost of the banjo.
Appearance Rating: 5
I play almost daily, and the finish on the head came off fairly quickly. Everything else still seems OK
Reliability Rating: 5
Never had to deal with them. I figured my instructor at the time would help me out, as he sells them and he recommended it.
Customer Service: not rated
Lose the head stock and install something more traditional, without maxing out the price..
Components Rating: 5
You can't beat it for a beginner instrument. I suppose as a backup it would work too.
Overall Rating: 5
Where Purchased: Rounder Records site
This one smokes! Full title: "Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends - The Ultimate Collection - Live at The Ryman". Great production, selection, etc.
Just released (late 2007), this can't be beat.
Overall Rating: 10
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