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Where Purchased: Dean Robinson
Year Purchased: 2014
Price Paid: Don't Remember
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Full, warm sound.
Sound Rating: 10
Perfect setup for me. I changed to head to a John Balch calf skin which made it even better.
Setup Rating: 10
Walnut and cherry with cherry tone ring. Custom hunting scene inlays. Finish work is excellent.
Appearance Rating: 10
5-Star tuners. Should last a long time.
Reliability Rating: 10
Dean is the easiest builder to deal with. Always helpful and explains everything.
Customer Service: 10
I replaced the head only because I always put Balch skin head on.
Components Rating: 10
Dean is a master woodworker and it shows in the quality and finish of this fine instrument. His integral tone ring is a nice touch.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Lakota
Very light and comfortable strap. Soft and wraps completely around banjo making it very secure. Chicago screws do not touch any where.
Overall Rating: 10
I just completed my fourth lesson with Tom Collins via Skype and it has turned out surprisingly well. Tom is a great teacher and musician. He mainly concentrates on Round Peak but will go to other types of old-time as the student desires. Very observant of areas that need correction or improvement. There are no other instructors near me so this is great. Tom also provides MP3 and/or email follow-up on each lesson. I don't even have to put on shoes and drive to the lesson. Highly recommended.
Overall Rating: 10
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