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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!
7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: online
I'm new to the banjo world, having only been playing a few months. So when I ordered my first mute a few weeks ago, I got the one highly related on Amazon -- the Gold Tone. Not really thrilled with it, I looked further, and found this site and all of the rave reviews about Mike's Mutes, and decided to give it a try.
I love Mike's Mute!! The tone it produces is much sweeter and more pleasant than the Gold Tone. It is also quieter, it doesn't buzz, and I'm not afraid I'm going to pull the bridge off! Really superior in every way IMO.
Yes, Mike's Mute costs more than others, but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Get this one -- it is totally worth it.
Overall Rating: 10
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