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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: directly from Jeffsbanjer
Jeff is a Wonderful fellow to deal with he answered all my questions about the heads and the thickness first rate guy !
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: From Builder
Year Purchased:
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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Incredible sound ! Play it hard and it has all the punch you could ask for I was really shocked ! Then played softly it produces a very nice warm old tyme sound .The rim produces a very deep bass which I really like yet has ,crystal clear bell like treble the intonation is spot on to the last fret on the neck !
Sound Rating: 10
The action was set up just right, string spacing was perfect this was nothing I ordered or asked for just happened to be the way he built it . Jason used evo fretwire which is another plus . This banjo plays very well for me . Jason builds the neck with a v type shape similar to an old dobson neck it has a great feel to it . I love it !
Setup Rating: 10
The Banjo is very simple but elegant he used a very highly figured Ebony on the peghead and fretboard . The rim is highly figured walnut around a laminated maple rim . The neck is also figured dark walnut The banjo is flawless in workmanship fit and finish is perfect att, to every detail .
Appearance Rating: 10
This banjo came with peghead tuners a first for me ,they work very well are light and keep the weight down , I have to add they are very easy to change strings . The rim hardware nuts , hooks and tail piece are from Bill Rickard the tension hoop was made by Jason in his shop . The tension hoop has a nice scoop cut out in it and all the hook nothches line up spot on
Reliability Rating: 10
I spoke with Jason on the phone very pleasant and friendly . He was very concerned the banjo arrived safely . which it did well prof packed . He assured me to let him Know if any issues arise to contact him and he would take care of it . cant ask for more than that .
Customer Service: 10
no weak or cheap parts
Components Rating: 10
Jason is a small builder who puts great care and workmanship into his builds , they do not come up for sale often and are built by hand one at a time . Again this banjo has great sound and is built rock solid . I am sure it will last a lifetime . I would Highly recommend a Mogi banjo !!
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Mass Street Music
Year Purchased: 2009
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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First banjo uprade was a novice at the time of purchase the sound was fine
Sound Rating: 8
Banjo was set up fine
Setup Rating: 8
Banjo was nice looking Darker stain than most other Reiter standards
Appearance Rating: 8
Hardware was well built
Reliability Rating: 8
Bart is a nice guy had no issues with the banjo but i'm sure he would take care of anything needed
Customer Service: 8
this is Barts workhorse simple and well built
Components Rating: 8
First Better Banjo ordered at friends request a nice solid banjo for the money
Overall Rating: 8
Where Purchased: Direct from Builder
Year Purchased: 2013
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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Great Sound has a wide range of tones very sweet sounding banjo !!
Sound Rating: 10
Setup Rating: not rated
The wood on this banjo is 100 plus year old curly claro walnut simply stunning. The appearance is first rate couldn't be better Jason is a perfectionist att to detail is evident throughout the build he even turned the fifth string pip on a lathe !
Appearance Rating: 10
The hardware is top shelf it is all raw brass from Bill Rickard .the tuners are waverly .The hardware was antiqued by Jason himself very well done . The banjo is very striking it should easily last a lifetime .
Reliability Rating: 10
Jason is a very nice guy very diligent builder fit and finish is impeccable ! I am very fussy the workmanship flawless .
Customer Service: 10
The hardware is antiqued brass , Waverly tuners gotoh fifth, John Balch 4star goatskinhead Jason installed evo fretwire on this for me a first for him . The wood choices are beautiful throughout a perfect match .
Components Rating: 10
Jason is a very fine builder his attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the build . One of todays premier craftsman highly recommend his banjos !
Overall Rating: 10
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