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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Gruhn Guitars
Year Purchased: 2011
Price Paid: 5000 ($US)
I play Scruggs-style bluegrass. I know it's an overused adjective but the sound is AWESOME. The tone has a beautiful quality that gives excellent note separation and it rings like a bell right up to the 22nd fret.
Sound Rating: 10
The banjo was shipped with the neck separated from the pot for insurance purposes Fortunately I am very comfortable about setting up a banjo and I have made no changes since assembling it apart from installing Keith pegs.
Setup Rating: not rated
It has a maple rim and neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Deep shade gold plating. A real treat for the eyes.
Appearance Rating: 10
The hardware is first class.
Reliability Rating: 10
I discussed the banjo with Steve before I made the purchase. He was very helpful.
Customer Service: 10
The whole instrument, from tailpiece to peghead is first class.
Components Rating: 10
The banjo is settling down well. It has had a good "road test" at our local regular jam session. It is a delight to play and my clawhammer playing is suffering because I can't put it down ;)
Overall Rating: 10
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