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7235 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Private sale
Year Purchased: 2022
Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED)
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This was my first tubaphone, and I am delighted with it. Very bright. Great sustain.
Sound Rating: 10
Set up was perfectly fine. Just tightened up the head a bit.
Setup Rating: 10
One of my favorite configurations that Patrick makes. Cherry neck with a persimmon fingerboard. I add amber tuning knobs from Elderly to banjos with these type of woods. It’s just beautiful.
Appearance Rating: 10
I own six Pisgah banjo‘s and I never have any problem with them.
Reliability Rating: 10
Only once have I had to address an issue with a banjo from Pisgah. It was a new purchase. They went way beyond anything you would ever expect to take care of my problem. Indeed, they gave me a brand new banjo. Over minor cosmetic issues that I almost didn’t mention to them. They really are extraordinary.
Customer Service: 10
All components are top notch.
Components Rating: 10
Unless I missed it, no one has yet to write a comment on one of Patrick's 5/6 string banjos. This is my first 5/6. And my first tubaphone. If you ever get a chance to try a banjo with this configuration, I would suggest you avail yourself of the opportunity. It took me a few days to become accustom to it. But once I did, wow! It really adds a whole other dimension to the banjo. And the pairing of that with a 12" tubaphone tone ring is a wonderful combination. It might take you a little time to truly become accustom to it. I can switch back-and-forth between my others and this one now without difficulty.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Gryphon Stringed Instruments
Year Purchased: 2019
Price Paid: 1345 ($US)
Sound is such a subjective thing. For me, I have yet to find a 12” that gives me the sound I want with the exception of a spun-over Dobson. This is particularly true in tunings that lower the bass strings below standard G tuning. The first time I played Patrick’s Rambler I was amazed at how balanced and civilized it was. And the ethereal qualities of the Dobson tone ring… I knew I’d found best 12” for my taste. I’ve played another by a different maker. A lovely thing, but it has nothing over the PIsgah. And that one was a thousand more.
Sound Rating: 10
Set up was spot on. I haven’t changed a thing.
Setup Rating: 10
No imperfections. Not one.
Appearance Rating: 10
I have no experience with a Richlite fret board but I have no trepidations about it.
Reliability Rating: 10
I’ve had the pleasure of talking to Patrick a few times. I really like the guy personally, and respect his abilities. He is a pleasure to deal with.
Customer Service: 10
Dobson was spot on with the original spun-over rim/Dobson tone ring combo for my sound preferences. I so glad Patrick is making it. Top quality.
Components Rating: 10
Well, I’m going to buy more from this maker. I want something in a persimmon fingerboard. It would be quite unique.
Overall Rating: 10
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