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I just had my nice vintage tenor Ibanez Artist (circa 1970s) repaired by Bob Smakula, and I’m extremely pleased with the results. I purchased the banjo recently, but discovered the head was old and worn, and wouldn’t hold tension. It was also in need of a neck adjustment and other minor tweaks. Bob replaced the maple tone-ring with a brass one while installing the new skin, and the tone improved dramatically.
I now have a very well set-up banjo that plays great and produces top-notch tone. I am very happy with the results as well as the repair costs, and would wholeheartedly recommend Bob to anyone looking for top-notch banjo repairs and tune-ups. Great job at a great price, with great communications. 10/10 all the way.
Overall Rating: 10