Cliff Fitch submitted 5/6/2008 Submitter jebmd Overall Comments Cliff Fitch has done a host of repair and setup work for me with fantastic results. One job in particular that comes to mind is a parts banjo that I had a resonator for that was considerably rough. I almost threw it away it looked so bad. I sent it to Mr. Fitch to see if he could do anything with it, and to my amazement, he stripped it, repaired it and finished it to look as new. He has refretted several necks for me, each with perfect results. No intonation issues or damage to the binding or fingerboard. They each looked 100% original. In addition to all the repairs he has done for me, I happen to own three of Cliff’s custom made banjos. The fit and finish is exemplary as well as the great tone they have. I would highly recommend Cliff Fitch to anyone for any of your banjo repairs or custom made parts. Overall Rating 10

Fitch Masters Five submitted 4/22/2008 Submitter jebmd Where Purchased BHO Member Year Purchased 2008 Price Paid (bought USED) historic exchange rates / currency converter Sound This banjo has a deep low end punch that I'm not use to, a nice dark growl on the forth string and plenty of pop on the first and second string. I love a Stelling but I must say I love the "dark" tone of this banjo. Sound Rating 10 Setup Just tightend the head and she was ready to go. The last owner took excellent care of this banjo. Setup Rating 10 Appearance Deep red straight grained mahogany, flying Eagle inlay. Engraved tail piece and armrest. Very nice fit and finish. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability Even though I'm the second owner Cliff has extended the lifetime warranty to me. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service The best possible, look at the warranty. Customer Service 10 Components Mahogany neck and resonator, Sullivan FF rim, Crowe unplated ring, Krishot tuners and a Wadsworth bridge. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I don't think you can get close to this banjo's tone in this price range. In my opinion Cliff Fitch builds a superior banjo. A mega bang for the buck. The good news is if something happens to this banjo, I know where I can buy a replacement. Overall Rating 10

Fitch Firestorm submitted 12/13/2007 Submitter jebmd Where Purchased Cliff Fitch Year Purchased 2007 Price Paid $3000 ($US) Sound Excellent bluegrass banjo, Nice deep growl on the forth string, has that bell ring quality on the first and fifth strings that I love. Good pop all the way up the neck. The FF rim opens up the more I play it. I think it will become even more of a monster in the next 12 months. Sound Rating 10 Setup Perfect, very low action with an 11/16 bridge. No changes needed to be made. Setup Rating 10 Appearance Work of art. Extremely shaded curly Maple, looks as good as it sounds. Superb fit and finish. Appearance Rating 10 Reliability This is a lifetime banjo. Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service Cliff is very helpfull, He will set up your banjo to your own specs. Lifetime warranty. Customer Service 10 Components This banjo has all the top notch components. Sullivan FF rim, Blaylock tone ring, Keith tuners, Cox resonator and a David Wadsworth hand-crafted bridge. I think I like the way all the top quality parts and Cliff's craftsmanship come together to form this beautiful instrument. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments I would highly recommend this banjo to anyone. It plays like butter and sounds fantastic. Overall Rating 10