Gold Tone: White Ladye Plus WL-250+

Submitted by Firehose20 on 3/18/2010

Where Purchased: Angies Banjo

Year Purchased: 2010
Price Paid: Good Price ($US)

Sound

The Sound is clear with nearly the crack of a bluegrass style banjo when played with picks, but a smooth, sweet, woody sound when played clawhammer style. It has a real big sound for a banjo under $1000.

Sound Rating: 9

Setup

I did a direct pickup from Gold Tone. I was standing right there while they were doing the work. There attention to detail was quite impressive, from the adjustments made to the instrument to the cleaning of the banjo when all the work was completed. They adjusted the action on the spot to suit the type of playing that I do. The WL250+ played like a banjo much more expensive then what I paid for it. You can judge a book by its cover at Gold Tone. The shop and the office area was neat as a pin. I was very impressed.

Setup Rating: 9

Appearance

The Gold Tone WL250+ speaks for itself. It's absolutly beautiful.
The abalone and mother of pearl inlay is flawless. The binding on the rim is so rich looking. It makes such a great contrast to the dark finish on the neck and the rim itself. When combined with the gleaming, chrome hardware it appeals to the eye like a piece of fine furniture..

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

So far so good.....

Reliability Rating: 9

Customer Service

I've been a musician for over 30 years. I've owned just about every type and major brand of instrument there is from extremely low price to ridiculously high dollar. Gold Tone has impressed me. They are courteous, precise and seem to genuinely concerned about the customer. I truly believe it will carry over if God forbid, I have any problems in the future. Tommy Sivert and the whole crew at Gold Tone are top notch.

Customer Service: 10

Components

Everything seems to be of very good quality. It's built and assemble quite well

Components Rating: 9

Overall Comments

Give a Gold Tone instruments a try, I did. The dollar value is unbeatable. When you combine it with good old fashioned American fit and finish, customer satisfaction and service, well you've one heck of a dollar value.

Overall Rating: 9