Kyle K Smith Legend submitted 4/17/2008 Submitter banjonit Where Purchased Another Hangout Member Year Purchased 2006 Price Paid Don't Remember (bought USED) historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound My model is mahogany. Sound is very full and sweet. Great note definition Reaches down very low, but not the least bit tubby. The bass notes are incredible, but there is excellent balance both across the strings and up the fingerboard. Great volume. Sound Rating 10 Setup I don't have the courage to alter a Kyle Smith setup. Setup Rating 10 Appearance Workmanship is exceptional. Very rich mahogany. His fleur de lis inlay pattern looks very nice Appearance Rating 10 Reliability Only top components were used. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service I have not had to deal with Kyle regarding any issues with the banjo, but I have had several very pleasant exchanges with him. Although he did not sell me the instrument, he maintains an interest in it and I have no doubt would help me resolve any issues if I ever had one. Customer Service not rated Components TN20 Ring; Pass Rim; Prucha parts. The neck is wide and v-shaped. Very comfortable. top of the line stuff Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I would recommend this banjo without hesitation. If I ever bought another banjo, I would want the same neck. Overall Rating 10