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The banjo reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself!
7238 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: private seller
Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED)
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She is a real sweetheart all the way up the neck. A bit brighter than I care for from a Mahogany Banjo but very dry and hollow. Superb sound.
Sound Rating: 8
Needed a tail, strings and a complete setup.
Setup Rating: 5
She is beautiful, Nickel in great shape and a Gold Kulesh ring peeking out from under the head.
The inlays on every R&T I've seen are beautiful and this one is no exception.
Appearance Rating: 9
So far not a problem. Tuners are good everything is in place and stays there. Shes sturdy.
Reliability Rating: 9
NA
Customer Service: not rated
The Gold Kulesh ring needs a tight head to open her up but once you're there she responds to the slightest touch with ease.
The frets are a bit smaller than I like, I'm giving serious thought to having her completely refretted.
Components Rating: 8
No question this is a great banjo and I would miss her if she were gone. I'd try and replace her with another R&T (same vintage) if I could find one. She will be my festival and travel JO, sweet and beautiful, completely unique sound.
Overall Rating: 8
Where Purchased: Private Seller
Year Purchased: 2005
Price Paid: 2000 ($US) (bought USED)
This is a great sounding banjo. Excellent low end and rings like a bell all the way up the neck
Sound Rating: 9
Banjo needed a bridge so I put an Emerson Vintage Tone on it - great sound
Setup Rating: 9
Nice mahogony, Flying Eagle inlay, as usual great Gibson eye appeal
Appearance Rating: 9
Banjo is solid and fit is great - Will last a lifetime
Reliability Rating: 9
N/A
Customer Service: not rated
I may put a Fults tailpiece on it to see if the sound can be enhanced a bit and of course the Emerson bridge.
Components Rating: 9
The only banjo I've played and liked more is a 1935 RB-3. I will play this Banjo for a very long time.
Overall Rating: 9
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