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The banjo reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself!
7163 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Private Purchase
Year Purchased: 2009
Price Paid: 700 ($US) (bought USED)
This banjo has an amazing sound. Incredible lows and very nice pops on the mids and highs. Perfect for my playing style.
Sound Rating: 10
Had a great setup upon purchase. Have only changed the bridge and tailpiece. I have the head tuned to G# and the setup has pretty much held its own since.
Setup Rating: 10
Hearts and Flowers inlays. I love the look of this banjo. VERY easy on the eyes.
Appearance Rating: 10
Everything about this banjo screams reliablility. VERY well built instrument, will last a long time.
Reliability Rating: 10
TML is extremely helpful. Excellent company to deal with.
Customer Service: 10
All the original parts are excellent. The only reason to change out parts is because of personal preference.
Components Rating: 10
Would recommend this banjo to anyone, beginner to professional alike. Once you have this, you have a great banjo for life.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Craigslist
Year Purchased: 2009
Price Paid: 225 ($US) (bought USED)
It has nice low tones and crisp upper register with the perfect amount of sustain.
Sound Rating: 10
It has a VERY good factory set up on it that I have been trying to maintain as closely as possible.
Setup Rating: 10
It is Maple, has a "blonde" look to it with nice snowflake inlays. Simple, but tastefull and very easy on the eyes.
Appearance Rating: 9
The hardware is standard nickel plated and has been holding up very well. The finish seems to be thick enough to hold up and I would use it on a gig.
Reliability Rating: 9
Wayne Rogers at Gold Tone is a very nice man. I emailed him to say I bought this banjo and really liked it. Was told even though it was used that I could still get it set up from them and they would back it 100%. Their service is outstanding!
Customer Service: 10
One of the components I really like is the straightline tailpiece. It is easy to change the strings, and adjust to where you need it. It has a nice sound.
Components Rating: 9
I would HIGHLY recommend this banjo for the price. If you are just getting started to intermediate this would be a nice banjo to add to your collection. I love this banjo. Thank you Gold Tone for making such a wonderful banjo at a great price.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: banjoteacher.com
What a FANTASTIC book! Ross has made it really feel like he is there with you giving you personal lessons. He is a true talent on the instrument and a wonderful teacher. I would recommend this book to very beginners or seasoned players alike!
Overall Rating: 10
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