Deering Calico submitted 8/28/2008 Submitter rvrose Where Purchased ebay Year Purchased 2003 Price Paid 1700.00 ($US) (bought USED) Sound I like the bright sound. I played alot of other brands and like this one best. Sound Rating 10 Setup I haven't touched the setup. Great action - easy to play. Setup Rating 10 Appearance The blond tiger maple and inlays are what initially drew me to this banjo. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability I only wish it was chrome plated since the nickel does tarnish with use. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service Never had to deal with support. Customer Service 10 Components The neck size and action make this banjo very nice to play. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I highly recommend for sound, playability and beauty. If stolen - I would get another one - but with chrome plate. I have played Gibsons in shops and never found one that sounded better to me. Overall Rating 10