Gold Tone: White Ladye WL-250

Submitted by DennyK on 9/28/2007

Where Purchased: Janet Davis Music

Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: $645 ($US)

Sound

Beautiful full rich sound

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

Setup was perfect as I requested.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

A beautiful banjo to look at. The pearl clouds and the name glow nicely in the light and the dark finish really makes for a good looker.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

So far the Whyte Layde looks and feels like it's going to last for a long time.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Customer service was excellent and I couldn't ask for better. Has a lifetime warranty.

Customer Service: 10

Components

All the components seems to be adequate so far...no complaints...

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

For the price you can't ask for a nicer banjo. I've had my eye on this one for a long time and finally got one and would recommend it to anyone looking for a moderatly priced banjo. I just keep picking it up and playing it and I guess you could call it a love affair. Again, for the money you can't go wrong.

Overall Rating: 10

Janet Davis Music

Submitted by DennyK on 9/26/2007

Overall Comments

An absolute pleasure to deal with. Ordered a Gold Tone WL-250 last week and received it today in perfect condition. Banjo and case were packed very well in a sturdy box. Everyone at Janet Davis Music was courteous and helpful and made my purchase a pleasant one. Three cheers for Janet Davis Music!!!

Overall Rating: 10

Grizzly Kit Banjo: H 3124 upgraded

Submitted by DennyK on 5/28/2007

Where Purchased: Direct From Grizzly

Year Purchased: 2007
Price Paid: 169 ($US)

Sound

Nice mellow, woody sound. Would sound even better with a fiberskyn head.

Sound Rating: 8

Setup

Built from the Grizzly kit and had to set it up myself but had no problem.

Setup Rating: 7

Appearance

Nice looking banjo...neck and pot are mahogany and really came out nice when finished.

Appearance Rating: 9

Reliability

Hardward not the best but adequate.

Reliability Rating: 7

Customer Service

Nice to do business with...kit arrived in less than a week.

Customer Service: 10

Components

NIce mahogany neck and pot....bracket hooks could have been better...decent tuning machines...

Components Rating: 7

Overall Comments

This was a fun kit to build and for the price, I would recommend it to anyone. It's a handsome looking banjo when finished and it sounds nice, too.

Overall Rating: 10