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The banjo reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself!
7209 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Bishline Banjos
Year Purchased: 2017
Price Paid: 3780 ($US)
I play a mixture of bluegrass and folk and I think this banjo will prove to be very versatile in expressing various styles of music. It can be sweet and mellow or it can pound those hard driving bluegrass railroad spikes.
Sound Rating: 10
The banjo was set up perfectly by Rob Bishline. No tinkering necessary.
Setup Rating: 10
This thing is crazy awesome beautiful! Mahogany neck, quilted mahogany resonator, black powder coated tension hoop and flange contrasted by gold plated hardware, amber tuners, everything just as I specified. I can not find a single flaw in workmanship.
Appearance Rating: 10
All components seem to be top notch. Playability is super. I find myself having to sing a little louder cause this banjo wants to be heard!
Reliability Rating: 10
The folks at Bishline Banjos are great. They go above and beyond to make sure you are a happy customer. I hope Rob and company continue to make these high quality banjos for many years to come. It's what this country needs...... less fussin', more banjos.
Customer Service: 10
Everthing stands out. Unless I happen to win the lottery, this will be my final banjo purchase.
I'm sure my wife will be happy about that!
Components Rating: 10
I can't imagine there being a better built banjo on the market today for such a reasonable price. Thank you Bishline Banjos.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: capos music
Year Purchased: 2013
Price Paid: 3400 ($US)
I didnt think a banjo that looks as good as it does could sound as good but it does. amazing playability and tone.just because this banjo deserves it Iput a fults pro 5 xyz tail piece on and I dont think any banjo at any price can beat the sound.
Sound Rating: 10
set up was perfect.fast action no buzz.felt like a hot rodded guitar.head was tuned perfectly.
Setup Rating: 10
Rob Bishline named this banjo after his mother.she must be one beautifull lady . the quilted resonator and flamed neck are un believable.also has quilted maple binding this really stands out.I dont believe any banjo looks better just maybe defferent. it comes stock in mohagany quilted resonator mohagany neck.this one is maple with flamed neck and honey stain .
Appearance Rating: 10
no need to talk about Robs quality.second to none!
Reliability Rating: 10
I bought this banjo from Capos music.A great store I also have bishline warrenty.lifetime
Customer Service: 10
quilted binding stands out also angle of headstock.quilted resonator is insane.Rob outdone himself on the Rosemary banjo. gotoh tuners and bishline flathead tonering.
Components Rating: 10
I didnt think a banjo that looks that good could sound as good,but it sounds great 'the best of both worlds.this is the best playing,best looking banjo IVe seen and I looked at all from our best builders.we are lucky to have some great banjo builders available to see online but IM sticking with ROB. nice guy master builder.
Overall Rating: 10
