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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!
7228 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Guitar Center
Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 1,063.00 ($US)
Bluegrass. Full, Rich, and LOUD. Much different tone than my rb250. But just as much pop.
Sound Rating: 9
It was not set up at all. Old strings 1/2 in bridge, Loose head. But, Hey, it was in a rock and roll centered store. what do you expect. I installed GHS 150lights, 11/16 Bridge, tightened the head to suit me.
Setup Rating: 2
Quilted maple with a high figured neck. Abolone inlay on headstock , mop on neck. BEAUTIFUL banjo. No flaws.
Appearance Rating: 10
All stock hardware very reliable. Easy to tune and stays that way. Good finish and I am sure I can depend on it. I would definately use it without a backup.
Reliability Rating: 9
Haven't dealt with the company yet. It is new and under warranty .
Customer Service: 9
Excellent tone ring, very smooth neck. Plays like butter. All parts are high quality but I am sure I will change some out because I can never leave well enough alone.
Components Rating: 10
I was shocked at the price I paid. In the store for at least 2 years and the manager just wanted it gone. Lucky me. I love it. If it was stolen, I would curl up in the fetal position and just cry. [then look for another one] Questions before buying it for this price? "am I on Candid Camera?"
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Private party
Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 1500. ($US) (bought USED)
Bluegrass. Fills all my needs and expectations.
Sound Rating: 10
The banjo was already set up and included Keith tuners. very smooth action.
Setup Rating: 9
This is a 1970. Some chips out of the binding, dings, inlay is all intact,etc. Been played ALOT. But neck, frets and hardware are still in great shape.
Appearance Rating: 5
Hardware is very durable and will last many more years. Finish has wear marks but is durable. I would gig with this banjo without a backup.
Reliability Rating: 9
never dealt with the company
Customer Service: not rated
outstanding componants are keith tuners. No weak or cheap parts.
Components Rating: 10
Very happy to recommend this banjo. If this was stolen, I would get another.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Weatherford, Tx.
Year Purchased: 2004
Price Paid: 650 ($US)
Bluegrass. Full Bright Loud. Set up at the store. Great, smooth neck. Rings like a bell.
Sound Rating: 8
I would make no changes
Setup Rating: 8
Stands out in the crowd. classy.
Appearance Rating: 8
reliable hardware. dependable. I use this banjo as a backup.
Reliability Rating: 8
excellent customer service. Very responsive.
Customer Service: 10
For the price , I wouldn't change anything. It is a great banjo just stock.
Components Rating: 8
For a banjo in the 1000 dollar range. This beats them all. Parts and accessories are available by many companies. If it were stolen, I would get another.
Overall Rating: 8