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Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC100 submitted 5/5/2008 Submitter KHuber (see all reviews from this person) Where Purchased Banjo Teacher Year Purchased 2008 Price Paid 324.00 ($US) Sound Sound is great for an open back. I have no need for a resonator at this time. Sound Rating 8 Setup The setup was nice, low action. I have put on a set of light strings. Setup Rating 7 Appearance I don't care for the finish at all. The rim and neck are two different colors. Probably the worst part about the banjo. Appearance Rating 5 Reliability Hardware seems solid, the hooks look cheap but strong. The banjo came with two L-shoes that looked like they were bad castings. I changed the tuners to Waverly 2-band style and put on a Grover bridge. Reliability Rating 8 Customer Service Haven't needed to contact them but I've read they have good service Customer Service 2 Components All in all it is what I was expecting for a beginner banjo. It is a solid instrument that I'm sure will last for many years. Components Rating 9 Overall Comments I balanced this one against the Deering Goodtime and after reading everyones reviews on both I decided on the Gold Tone. I bought it to use on the deck and up camping. It's light and an easy banjo to hold and play. I wish it came in a darker finish. Overall Rating 7