Buckeye Short Scale Maple Neck 12" Pot submitted 8/15/2008 Submitter pauwac Where Purchased Direct from Builder Year Purchased 2008 Price Paid 1,450 ($US) Sound The best sounding old-time banjo I've ever played. Very full tones on the bass string and bright but not piercing on the top strings. A very well-balanced sound. Sound Rating 10 Setup Banjo came nicely set up. Action is medium, I'd say--very easy to play up the neck and everything is in tune. I wouldn't recommend any setup changes. Setup Rating 10 Appearance This banjo is beautiful. Greg is a truly fine woodworker. The curly maple neck in particular is a piece of art--it's simple, elegant, and solid. This banjo has a beautifully designed and expertly applied inlay on the peghead, and Gotoh tuners with black buttons that really work nicely with the overall design. The bridge is really cool, too. Like a good sailboat, airplane, or bicycle, this banjo is a functional work of art. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability This is a very solid and strong banjo which will last for generations. Everything is high quality, from hardware to finish. This is a player's instrument--it's built to last. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service Here is another area in which Buckeye Banjos shines. Buying an instrument from Greg was a pleasure--he's friendly and really wants you to be satisfied with what you're getting. He throws in a free tee shirt, too. Customer Service 10 Components All components are high quality. No upgrades needed. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments Greg's prices are really good for such high quality instruments. I know there are a lot of really talented builders out there, but I can't see where anyone has anything on Buckeye Banjos, and when you add in the relatively low prices, Greg's banjos can't be beat. It's the best banjo I've ever played. I love it. Overall Rating 10