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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!
7199 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: banjoteacher.com
Year Purchased: 2021
Price Paid: $999. ($US)
Wanted a maple banjo & this "Jo" is complelely maple.
Sound Rating: 10
Banjo was shipped from Gold Tone direct & I checked the action, intonation and head tenson when the banjo arrived & all were perfect.
Setup Rating: 10
I've owned some high-end banjos & this one compares evenly with those that cost 3x the cost.
Appearance Rating: 10
Fit & finish is very impressive compared to other banjos in this price range.
Reliability Rating: 10
No complaints with Ross Nickerson or Gold Tone. Banjo was shipped FEDEX & it arrived in 2 days.
Customer Service: 10
All banjo parts appear to be of top quality. I wouldn't expect to have any issue with any of the components later on.
Components Rating: 10
I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this Gold Tone, especially in this price range. But after scrutinizing the fit/finish and the playability, I certainly would recommend this instrument to anyone in the market for a high-quality banjo.
Overall Rating: 10
