Submitted by greadore (see all reviews from this person) on 8/7/2016

Where Purchased: Banjo Studio - Online

Year Purchased: 2016
Price Paid: 1,175.00 ($US)

Sound

The banjo suits my style perfectly. It sounds good on a wide range of music which is what I like to play. The scooped neck allows you to get a different less bright sound in comparison to playing over the head. This is the first Dobson tonering banjo I've had, and have to say it is more on the less-bright side. It has a great tone and nice sustain.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

Setup was excellent when I got it. It's very easy to play; like butter. The only thing I did was change out the bridge to a Moon bridge.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

It's a very nice looking banjo without a whole lot of "bling" which is fine by me. I like the ebony fingerboard over the plain wooden one I've seen you can get on some models.

Appearance Rating: 8

Reliability

I've only had the banjo for a little over a month, but it seems very well made and should last a long time.

Reliability Rating: not rated

Customer Service

Banjo Studio was great to work with. Highly recommend them.

Customer Service: 10

Components

Everything looks like a wellmade quality banjo.

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

I was looking at a used Deering and a couple of other banjos, but am exteremly happy that I chose the Pisgah Rambler Dobson. It is highly recommended.  I had been playing a Gold Tone A-scale banjo with a Whyte Lady tone ring which is a good banjo, but the Pisgah is easier to play and the sound fuller with more sustain.
 

Overall Rating: 10

Submitted by josephwoodill (see all reviews from this person) on 2/4/2015

Where Purchased: Pisgah

Year Purchased: 2015
Price Paid: Don't Remember historic exchange rates / currency converter

Sound

Couldn't like it more. Clawhammer.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

Flip it, tune it up and play.
No changes... action just right.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

No inlay, but looks like it was made with care and was made to play.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

Hardware is extra fine. Cherry wood.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Friendly, fast and, so far, reliable.

Customer Service: 10

Components

Can't find a cheap anything on it. Reflects integrity of maker.

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

Pisgah could be what was needed to save marriages for banjo players.

Don't know that it will help sales, but if it can help marriages...

Overall Rating: 10