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7134 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Janet Davis
Excellent Machine
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Janet Davis
Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: 1500.00 ($US) (bought USED)
Rich full sound and great playability
Sound Rating: 10
Janet set it up just like I wanted it, low action with no buzz. It was setup very well
Setup Rating: 10
This Banjo was a special order, it is the Sierra Maple model but was ordered with a natural finish. It is beautiful and unique in appearance
Appearance Rating: 10
Hardware is very sturdy. The arm rest shows some discoloring however it is 2 years old and was played very heavily.
Reliability Rating: 8
I have dealt with the company quite a bit, they are extremely focused on quality and on making sure no instrument leaves their store until is it right. Tends to make them a little slow on shipping. Thought it was the quality but I recently ordered a TKL case for my Martin D28 (74 BRW), it was in stock, no setup required and it took them a week and several phone calls to get them to ship it.
Customer Service: 6
Not particularly fond of the Deering (Presto) tail piece, other than that every thing is well made
Components Rating: 8
This is an absolute great banjo and an excellent bargain at the retail price. It compares with the $3,000-$4,000 Banjos I've played with the exception of the fancy inlays and engravings. I like the simple look (Position Markers are Dots, and the head is marked simply with a Deering Logo and no inlay)
Overall Rating: 10
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