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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!
7235 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Elderly Instruments
Year Purchased: 2012
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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The Bart Reiter "Special" provides a full volume, bright sound.
Sound Rating: 9
The banjo was well setup upon arrival.
Setup Rating: 9
The "Special" is a beautiful banjo, with natural maple and a star inlay. It is not overly decorative.
Appearance Rating: 8
The hardware is sturdy and the banjo seems well built.
Reliability Rating: 9
Elderly instruments was easy to work with and helpful.
Customer Service: 8
Components Rating: not rated
Overall, I am very impressed. My first banjo was a beginner foreign-made banjo and the sound difference is amazing. This banjo sounds awesome and I am proud to have such a high quality instrument.
Overall Rating: 10
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