Backyard Music: Fireside (Kit)

Submitted by rekicpojnab on 10/29/2015

Where Purchased: Backyard Music

Year Purchased: 2015
Price Paid: 109.00 ($US)

Sound

I enjoy the soft mello sound of these Banjos. I play in a style I learned in NC many years ago, and pick melody sometimes. Play for myself and sometimes the church.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

By following the instructions and not getting in a hurry, a well set up insturment is possible. Becouse I set it up and I DO get in a hurry the set up could be better.

Setup Rating: 9

Appearance

Did not do any fancy work on either instrument. The first one I was under time restrants and needed to finish a nice playable instrument. The second is mine and I like music, it will take more than a pretty instrument to improve my playing.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

Don't know but expect many years of enjoyment from mine. The materials look and feel strong and durable.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Ordered first one in Tn, and recieved it in 3 days, ordered the second one for delivery to Ok, and it arrived in 3 days. Both were shipped in heavy cardboard boxes. will make a carrier out of it.

Customer Service: 10

Components

These kits went together easly and look very nice when finished. One I stained all the wood with Cherry stain, verry nice. The other I sprayed vith polyurethane, on stain just the spray.

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

I bought my first Fireside Banjo Kit as a gift.  I ordered a Left Handed Fireside Kit for a friend at church.  After putting it together and tuning it, I really liked the sound and feel.  She was very happy to get her banjo. She had tried to play a right handed one and it didn't work.  I bought one for my self and look forward to many hours of music.  I also have 2 other Banjos, a Masterbuilt, I have had for about 30, years, and a Goldtune which is about 4 years old.  Also, I build and play cigar box instruments, I love music.

Overall Rating: 10