I haven't tried the entry level Gold Tones, which are also supposed to be good. I would recommend this banjo to another entry level student. Considering it is an entry-level model under the $500 range, I have to give it a 10.
The tuners are very good and the instrument is all around solid. They didn't mind shipping me a (slightly) dinged up one. I doubt they take an order for this cheap an instrument seriously. Seems like other people have had better luck with this company than I have. No appearance flaws - the armrest was dented slightly - it was obviously banged around a bit before it was packed up.
I think the banjo is very pretty considering the price I paid for it. They adjusted the action and tightened a few things at my music place. Sorry to say I don't believe it was set up. Of course I am new, but this should serve me until I save enough for Deering's Calico. Sounds very good to me - bright and crisp.
Where Purchased: Folk of The Wood (online) Submitted by Nicholas ( see all reviews from this person) on This is not the highest end banjo out there but it is made very well and it can really hold it's own in a bluegrass jam! If you're looking for a descent quality and cost friendly bluegrass screamer then this is a good start! Highly recommended bluegrass starter banjo for the price! I have since sold mine to make room for my new Nechville Banjo. This is a great overall bluegrass banjo for the price. I used it for a few years for every gig I played with no back up and it held up quite well.Ĭheap tailpiece for sure, could use a better tone ring but it's really not necessary for a beginner. Nice finish! Cheap Tailpiece though.and I would recommend upgrading the tone ring. and the choice of woods used are beautiful!
Very nice inlay and wood work on this banjo. I swapped out the stock tone ring with an old Stew-Mac archtop conversion ring and it really made that banjo scream! Changing the original head, tailpiece and bridge really helped out too! Great bang for yer buck banjo! I eventually changed out the tonering and the bridge and it made a heck of a difference in the quality of the tone but it actually sounds pretty darn good from the star right out of the box. Very good quality starter bluegrass banjo for the price. Historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound Submitted by Hillbilly Gypsies ( see all reviews from this person) on
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