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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: Internet
Year Purchased: 2011
Price Paid: 109 ($US)
Bought this as my first banjo, and don't have anything to compare it to. I just like it.
Sound Rating: 8
Assembled from kit. Not hard to put together
Setup Rating: 9
Pretty basic. I gave it a finish of my own creation.
Appearance Rating: 10
Seems very durable. works the same after 8 months as it did when I put it together.
Reliability Rating: 10
Had a nice telephone call to discuss finishing techniques. Friendly, prompt and helpful.
Customer Service: 10
No parts seem pricey, but all are functioning like new.
Components Rating: 8
I built your basic 5 string about 7 months ago. Great sound, light and portable. Pretty tough too. It's been rained on, baked in the car, and knocked around on trips, but still delivers.
Overall Rating: 9
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