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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Homewood Musical Instruments
Year Purchased: 2017
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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I Play Scruggs Style, this is a great banjo for that sound. Plenty of volume and a ringing tone. Crisp and deep
Sound Rating: 10
I had to raise the action slightly, that's it.
Setup Rating: 9
Mahogany hearts and flowers, no flaws at all.
Appearance Rating: 10
finish is fine, looks dependable, i would use it as a main performance instrument
Reliability Rating: 10
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Customer Service: not rated
The tuners are first class, the tone ring is a monster.
Components Rating: 10
I cannot believe they can put out such a fine banjo and sell them at the price they do. Best bargain out there. I had never seen one before. It exceeded all the positive reviews I had read or seen! I traded some other instruments for it.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: The Banjo Loft, Greensboro, Pa.
Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 2800.00 ($US)
Suits my style. It would suit any style. It is rich, full, loud and bright, but not shrill. It can make any sound you want!
Sound Rating: 10
The setup is perfect. Action is great. I will not change the setup.
Setup Rating: 10
This is a custom made one of a kind banjo. The neck was built by Mr. Fawley. It is mahogany anf the rim and resonator are maple. There are no appearance flaws.
Appearance Rating: 10
I haven't had it but 3 days. It appears to be excellent finish-wise. I believe it is dependable.
Reliability Rating: 10
Mr Fawley is a nice fellow and very helpful. I believe he would adress any issues if I had a problem.
Customer Service: 10
The total package is STANDOUT! This is a great banjo. No weaknesses apparent.
Components Rating: 10
If there is ever another one, I would recommend it highly! I love it. The neck Mr. Fawley built is exceptional. It compares favorably with every other banjo I have played. Wyatt Fawley is an artist.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: gruhn's
Year Purchased: 1993
Price Paid: 1695.00 ($US)
I play mostly sgruggs with a little melodic thrown in. This is a great banjo. The intonation is the most perfect of any I have ever played. It sounds just like it should sound! It has a rich sound, at the same time it is bright and as loud as you want it to be.
Sound Rating: 10
All I had to do was tighten the head and set the bridge. I did put a Hot Spot Bridge on years ago. I have not touched the coordinator rods or monkeyed with the neck. It Was set up perfectly and is still perfect almost 18 years later.
Setup Rating: 10
It is a wreath inlay RB-3. It is reddish stained mahogany as it came from the factory. The only flaws are some rough raised grains on the back of the resonator that were there when I bought it. The inlay work is excellent and beautiful.
Appearance Rating: 10
The hardware is fine. I did have to replace the presto tailpiece because the old one cracked at the bend. The finish may have thinned a bit, but not much (only on the side of the resonator). I would depend on this banjo anytime, anywhere. If I was a pro, I would use it exclusively.
Reliability Rating: 10
I have the original warranty, but I have had no need for a repair. I have dealt with Gibson on another instrument, and they were friendly and professional.
Customer Service: 10
No weak parts, with posible exception of the tailpiece. This banjo sounds as good as any I have ever heard. Folks that have seen and heard it think is is an old banjo.
Components Rating: not rated
I would recommend this banjo without reservation. If it was stolen I would wither up and mourn for it. I LOVE IT! THe sound is awesome and cannot be put into words. It is easy to play and stays in tune. I have other banjos but this one is the best of them.
Overall Rating: 10
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