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Noel Booth 12" Slothead Open Back Banjo Reviews

Submitted by 1ST (see all reviews from this person) on 8/12/2006

Where Purchased: Acoustic Corner

Year Purchased: 2006
Price Paid: 1050.00 ($US)

Sound

Great old time sound. Excellent 4th string . (I like a big bassy 4th string)

Sound Rating: 8

Setup

Needed slight adjustment for buzzing 4th string, which Mr Booth himself performed while I waited at his workshop.

Setup Rating: 9

Appearance

Tastefully appointed. I love the slotted head. The slotted head is really unique nowadays. Ebony fingerboard and mahogany body. No finish flaws. This banjo is similar to a maker from the late 1800's I beleive was named Ashborn.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

All quality hardware. Grover tuners. Smooth frets.

Reliability Rating: 9

Customer Service

Great, great service. Spoke with Noel and his wife. They were very obliging about me stopping by for the tuneup. Noel's wife even showed me her personal banjo (which I would love to buy from her) and gave me a concert.

Customer Service: 10