Banjo mutes: Mike's Banjo Mute

Submitted by DavidGrudniski on 9/23/2022

Where Purchased: Online

Overall Comments

Just purchased a radius Mute for my new Nechville Saturn. Trust me when I say Mike's Mutes are the very best out there and they last a long time. I purchased a Standard Mike's Mute about 10 years ago and I'm still using it. The cleanest, clearest sound you will get from any mute and at a volume that still allows you to hear musical nuances without disturbing anyone in the next room.

Do yourself a favor and spend the money, it's worth every penny!

Overall Rating: 10

Avenue Guitars

Submitted by DavidGrudniski on 9/23/2022

Overall Comments

I purchased a Nechville Saturn online from "Sean" at Avenue Guitars. It was shipped and received within 5 days and it was shipped from SalidaI  Colorado to here in Calgary. It arrived in perfect condition in a beautiful hard shell case. I did not expect additional costs at customs, like GST and Broker fees, which was my mistake, so Sean from Avenue covered most of it for me. I can't say enough good things about Avenue guitars. Thanks SEAN!

Avenue Guitars is a one man Online business run out of Salida Colorado.

 

Overall Rating: 10

Nechville: Saturn

Submitted by DavidGrudniski on 9/23/2022

Where Purchased: Online from Avenue Guitars (Colorado)

Year Purchased: 2022
Price Paid: 3988. ($US)

Sound

Jazz and contemporary, rich, full, warm, sounds.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

I purchased the Nechville because of it's ease of setup and comprehensive support of the Nechville website. It was already setup perfectly.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

Mahogany neck and quilted Mahogany resonator. Slim understated Saturn and Star inlays.
Beautiful!!!

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

Very solid components that are well made and easily replaceable and adjustable.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

I talked with someone at Nechville before I made my purchase through one of their affiliate dealers.
Nechville was very helpful and informative which helped me decide on my purchase. Nechville also sent me pictures of a Saturn being built. Great PR

Customer Service: 10

Components

*7-12 Radiused Finger Board.
*Tunneled 5th string
*Light Timbertronic tone ring which makes the Banjo lighter with a Big full sound.
*Hardwood arm rest

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

Tom Nechville is an innovator, taking the traditional banjo and revolutionizing it's design making a banjo that is easier to play, adjust and repair, while not loosing any sound quality. In fact I would say Nechville Banjos have a tone that minimize and even remove overtones.

A quality banjo that is built to sound good, look good and comfortable to play.

Overall Rating: 10