Tuners: Apollo " D " Tuners

Submitted by lestermatt on 10/24/2009

Where Purchased: BHO member

Overall Comments

Absolutley fantastic. Rock solid and accurate. Quite easy to install. Set up is a little tricky but once you figure it out adjustments are easy.I did it without the tool kit supplied by the Manufacturer but it would be a good idea to order it. Besides, the deposit on it is refundable.Very discreet on the front of the peghead.I like them .LM.

Overall Rating: 10

Bridges: Beaver King 5/8

Submitted by lestermatt on 9/7/2008

Where Purchased: Direct from Dave

Overall Comments

Fantastic Bridges.I ordered a regular and a radius to try and was blown away!At first glance these bridges seem bulky with big feet but the composition of the old wood brings out a woody tone without sacrificing the bright tones at all.I would'nt thin them if I were you.I put the radius on a Huber Lancaster and the straight one on a Stelling Red Fox.We made sure the necks were tight and the other ends of the coordinater rods were only finger tight (super secret setup fact #007) and wa la .The Stelling really opened up.The Huber got a little woodier which it needed.Buy one ,experiment with your setup for a week or so and you'll see! The only detractor , If I had to find one would be the finish.I think it could be sanded smoother purly for asthetics but Dave does'nt charge that much for these things so I really should'nt rock the boat.

Overall Rating: 10

Huber: Lancaster Custom

Submitted by lestermatt on 7/18/2008

Where Purchased: Private collector

Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: under3000 ($US) (bought USED)

Sound

I like hard driving Early Bluegrass and this Banjo brings the tone home for me, I can feel it as much as hear it.Deep dry growly lows and great bells up top and the middle is loud with perfect action that wont slow you down

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

I made a minor truss rod adjustement to cure a bow buzz ,otherwise nothing

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

This Lancaster is special in that it's got a curly maple resonator with a sunburst stain ,Mahogony neck and flawless inlays

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

I'd say it is highly reliable

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

A new Huber is warrantied for life to the original owner ,as the second owner I dont know what if any warranty is offered.However Ive worked with Steve in the past and can say he is very generous with his time ,Jim too!

Customer Service: 10

Components

I think Huber has thought of everything, nothing cheap,nothing compromised

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

Im very vocal about the instruments i have played and have played some great ones including 2 original flathed pre-wars and several fantastic conversions(one used to be Steves)and this ones my favorite post war Banjo.I just wish other folks would discover the wonderfull world of Huber banjos .At last my search is over!

Overall Rating: 10