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I drove the very-worthwhile 90 minutes up to Mt.Airy to have John do the setup work on my new banjo. He took lots of time to make sure the tone ring was fitting just right, adjusted the action a bit, and installed 4 spikes. It's always nice to have the chance to sit and watch (and learn) while he does the work, and he couldn't be more courteous. John does great, meticulous work...and his playing is top notch, so you can at least hear what your banjo "CAN" sound like when he's finished! I highly recommend John for any of your banjo setup needs.
Overall Rating: 10
My RK80 had some intonation and action problems, so I took a drive to see John. While there, I decided to have him check the tone ring fit. Before I left, he had hand-shaved a couple hairs off the rim, adjusted the truss rod, "neutralized" the co-rods, shimmed the neck just a bit, and helped me choose another bridge. The banjo is alive and kicking better than ever. As others have said, he's as friendly and helpful in person as he is here on the hangout -- highly recommended!
Overall Rating: 10