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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Music Emporium - Lexington MA
Year Purchased: 2019
Price Paid: 1,400 ($US)
I play clawhammer banjo. This banjo has a beautiful warm yet crisp sound. The dobson tone ring allows sound to project, but it doesn't affect the warmth that I always look for in a clawhammer banjo. Less plunky than without the tone ring, but plenty plunky for me. It's a great banjo. I highly recommend it.
Sound Rating: 10
The set up was pretty good. I told the folks at the Music Emporium about some buzz and they immediately alleviated the problem by adjusting the bridge and doing a few other things.
Setup Rating: 9
This is a beautiful banjo. It has a persimmon fretboard and a maple pot. The dobson tone ring gives it a golden appearance, which i love!!
Appearance Rating: 10
Can't answer this, as the banjo is new. But it certainly is sturdy and seems like it will be reliable over time.
Reliability Rating: 10
The folks over at Music Emporium in Lexington MA were fantastic. They allowed me to sit in the shop for several hours playing all kinds of different banjos. They were super accommodating and knowlegable about their stock. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the market for a new banjo. It's one of the few places on the east coast that has such a big selection.
Customer Service: 10
Nothing cheap or weak about it. Patrick -- the founder and owner of Pisgah, takes a great deal of pride in his work. Every detail works.
Components Rating: 10
I was in Asheville NC last week and wanted to see the shop where my banjo was made and meet Patrick. He was so accommodating. He gave me a tour of the place and talked a little bit about his journey as a banjo maker. I would really recommend this banjo. It's great for the price and has a wonderful sound and feel.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: from make
Year Purchased: Jan. 2019
Price Paid: 1567 ($US)
Bright, full sound.
Sound Rating: 10
Perfectly setup.
Setup Rating: 10
Appearance Rating: 10
Solid and grounded.
Reliability Rating: 10
Patrick was amazing; reliable and available.
Customer Service: 10
Components Rating: 10
I'm so glad I went with Pisgah! Half-fretless openback banjos are difficult to get correct, but this came out better than I expected. Just below $1600 it is a good price. For those interested in getting a fretless or half-fretless you can't go wrong with Pisgah.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Pisgah Banjos
Year Purchased: 2018
Price Paid: 1150 ($US)
Beautifull warm sound with good sustain, rich overtones,
makes one want to play it all the time
Sound Rating: 10
Banjo was ready to play, all what was needed was tuning.
Setup Rating: 10
Exquisite in its simple elegance, beautifull refind workmanship , very smooth and comfortable in the hand
Appearance Rating: 10
Everything about this banjo is to perfection,
Reliability Rating: 10
Patrick is very good to deal with,flexable and gets back to you almost immediately or within a couple of hours.
Lifetime warranty, this banjo will outlast me by a long shot,
Lucky for the next person who gets it.
Customer Service: 10
Components Rating: 10
This was a very good buying experience,
A beautiful Banjo, one has to pay a lot more to find
the same quality as a Pisgah banjo.
A very unique instrument, built to perfection, for
a reasonable price
Overall Rating: 10
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Sound Rating: 1
Setup Rating: 7
Appearance Rating: 1
this Banjo is 100% solid. no complaints.
Reliability Rating: 10
Customer Service: 1
Components Rating: 10
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Overall Rating: 10
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