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7232 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: E-Bay
Year Purchased: used
Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED)
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This tubaphone has the expected tubaphone sound- bright with some sustain. With some guidance, I have placed a calfskin head and Classical Nylguts (tuned below standard pitch) on this to give it a rounder warmer feel which still resonates. I really like this experiment.
Sound Rating: not rated
It was very well set-up and I have had absolutely no issues with this banjo. I needed to expand the bridge slots to accept the Nylguts (also placed a 3/4" bridge on it to raise the action), but that was by my own choosing.
Setup Rating: not rated
Simple and elegant- not overly ornate. Single star inlay on the peghead and at the fifth fret. Dark stained mahogonay neck, ebony fingerboard. No flaws in the workmanship that I have noticed.
Appearance Rating: not rated
The hardware is solid and I don't foresee needing to switch anything up. This is the banjo that I consistantly go to. It is understated and very reliable.
Reliability Rating: not rated
Haven't had to deal with Bart Reiter.
Customer Service: not rated
All the components seem high grade and at this point I don't foresee a need to switch anything out on this banjo.
Components Rating: not rated
Bart has a reputation for consistantly putting out quality banjos and I have been lucky to be a recipient of one. I think his banjos are always a safe bet. It is my regular player that I go back to and is fantastic for any style of playing. Bought sight unseen, I bought on Bart's reputation and haven't regretted the purchase. It is definitely a keeper.
Overall Rating: 10
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