Hatfield: Celebrity

Submitted by william p murphy on 10/6/2007

Where Purchased: art's wed site

Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: 3200.00 ($US)

Sound

This celebrity has a great sound up and down the neck.Those that I have talk to before I bought it.told me I was getting some banjo and they were all right.I didn't have to do a think when it came,it was rich and full.It has that great bluegrass sound when you need it,yet soft and smooth on the slow songs

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

The action,head and pegs were right where they need it to be.Art set this banjo up just like a pro

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

When this banjo was delivered by mail and I open it,I was amazed at the workmenship,I couldn't see one flaw.Its everything I hope for.I saw Art's banjo on his wed site after searching for months,you see I have A RB3-GIBSON of which I will keep,everyone has them,alot of banjo players are buying HUBERS which are good I wanted one different and this one is great and I mean great

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

To see this banjo out of the case is one to behold,what a gem.I imagine I'll pass this on to my grandchildren that's good reliability

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Well what can you sat about Art.All his reviews from other banjo players were great and so his mind.Whether it was by phone or e-mail Art or Bev were quick to repond.They take everything to heart and do what you want,He's a real gentlemen thanks Art

Customer Service: 10

Components

Well this model the "celebrity" is all gold plated not cheap looking at all.The neck and back are northern canadien maple with a beauitful finish,,a very rich looking banjo

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

I would recommend this banjo and Art to anyone.I beleive the 3200.00US price is one of the best in North America.This banjo is right up there with the very best,,I just wanted one that alot of banjo players don't have YET,,,I would definitely buy one again from Art if it was stolen I would have Art make me another one,,,thanks very much,,,my email is bmurphy1@ns.sympatico.ca should anyone like to talk more,,Bill

Overall Rating: 10