Aaron Rubley submitted 10/29/2007 Submitter bigdan Overall Comments I have a couple of custom built instruments from Aaron, and they are of a standard that is beyond what I expected at the time of ordering. More recently, I have taken to restoring old and rare banjos, Aaron has built me several reproduction necks now, including inlays, and a few rims and resonators. All of his work is just flawless. Overall Rating 10

Aaron Rubley custom submitted 10/29/2007 Submitter bigdan Where Purchased from the luthier Year Purchased 2003 Price Paid $2400 (australian) historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound I wanted a banjo that I could play alot of reno style single string licks on and not have them sound like the notes are merging together, which happens on my other instrument. This banjo has fantastic base/low end, if I move toward the neck it becomes incredibly rich sounding, but move back to the bridge and it's an awesome bluegrass machine with a bright clear sound. Sound Rating 10 Setup The banjo was setup for me personally by the maker, so no problems there. Setup Rating 10 Appearance again, the appearance was customized for me, but I'm extremely pleased with it, the inlays are a mixture of timber and pearl, with some marquetry on the resonator. Always a head turner at sessions. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability very reliable, and carries a lifetime garante. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service customer service was one on one with the maker. Customer Service 10 Components My banjo came with fantastic tuners, most of the hardware is actually made exclusively for Aaron's instruments, and is, in my opinion, some of the best I've seen. everything is well built, and after 4 years I can't see any signs of this banjo not outlasting me! Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I don't know what I would do if this banjo was stolen, I guess I would approach Aaron for another one, but to me it's irreplaceable. In fact, I am going to have another made at some point to be more of a working/gigging instrument, just so I never have to worry about this one. Overall Rating 10