Stelling: Golden Cross

Submitted by cm1266 on 1/2/2009

Where Purchased: Banjo.com

Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 3600.00 ($US)

Sound

So far this banjo is the Holy Grail! Its so easy to play and sounds fantastic!!! Rings all the way up the neck, very loud and crispy!!

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

Geoff Stelling personally sets each banjo up before it leaves! I did take a small amount of bow out of the neck for my liking. Not a big deal.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

First class!! Beautiful instrument, well made! Not one flaw!

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

If this banjo dont last your not taking care of it. IMO This is as good as it gets!

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Havent had any problems yet, but Im sure they will take care of any if needed! Comes with a lifetime warranty! What else could you want?

Customer Service: 10

Components

The wood is just amazing! The neck also is a work of art! I cant find a part thats not quality!

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

I would highly recomend this bajo if you can afford it! I have two other top of the line banjos and this one tops them all! I love it and if it were stolen, I would round up my buds and go kick some ####!!!

Overall Rating: 10

Banjo.com

Submitted by cm1266 on 12/22/2008

Overall Comments

Super good people! John and Barry are down to earth and honest. Ive found them to be very helpfull when making a purchase! I love my new banjo! It couldnt have been set up any better!! Thanks John and Barry!

Overall Rating: 10

Deering: Black Diamond

Submitted by cm1266 on 11/26/2008

Where Purchased: Banjo.com

Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 2600.00 ($US)

Sound

This banjo is a treat to play! Really bright and loud. I also have a calico and the calico is really mellow and rings. Although this black diamond sounds really crispyl! I think anyone who buys this banjo will love it! The neck is a little smaller than the Calico which IMO is better! Really easy to play.

Sound Rating: 9

Setup

(Barry) at Banjo.com is a genius!! Thanks Barry! There is nothing that I would change! If you need any adjustments, Barry is the man!

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

Wonderfull instrument! Classy! Sexy!

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

Its a Deering! Play the hell out of it!

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Awesome! Caroline will take care of anything you need. They are a wonderfull company. You can actually talk to a real person.

Customer Service: 10

Components

I did upgrade to the Sosebee somerged bridge. Thats about all I would change IMO. Very heavy and well built! Screams class!

Components Rating: 9

Overall Comments

I would recommend this for anyone who appreciates a well built quality instrtument! The guys at banjo.com are awesome! (John and Barry). Very nice and helpfull! Good people. Thanks again guys. I love this banjo and if it were stolen, I guess I would bum out until I could replace it. But,I still have my Calico!

Overall Rating: 10