Stelling Red Fox submitted 7/8/2008 Submitter Z Daniels Where Purchased Geoff Stelling Year Purchased 2007 Price Paid worked out a deal ($US) Sound This banjo was "frankensteined" together by Geoff for me out of a broken neck and some flawed pieces he had. There was an emegency and I needed a banjo fast. Geoff was so nice to help me out and I can't thank him enough. Thanks again Geoff. When the neck was repaired (the neck was cracked at the nut) Geoff used an epoxy and it hardened harder than the exsisting wood, ultimately giving the banjo an incredible sustain which I have found to be a good thing. Some wonder about note seperation but it hasn't been a problem. The Tony Pass filled out the sound giving the banjo a warmth that is comparable to Gibson but it didn't take away any volume so in my opinion, I think it beats the Gibson. Has great all aroud pop. I play it through a rare earth pick up and an LR Baggs di. good little setup. easy to do. Helps with feedback problems. Really fun banjo Sound Rating 10 Setup Set up was great. 5/8ths Stelling bridge. Perfect. I converted the tuning pegs with screws. I screwed them in the string holes and have GHS make custom double loop end strings. Great for quick string changes. I've got it down to under a minute. Setup Rating 10 Appearance I described above the appearance Appearance Rating 8 Reliability Standard Stelling hardware- nothing's failed me yet Reliability Rating 10 Customer Service Geoff Stelling's service is hard to beat. He's a real good man and I respect him in the highest regard. Customer Service 10 Components Standard Stelling Hardware, Stelling bridge, Fishman Rare Earth Pickup. Its all good. Components Rating 10 Overall Comments This banjo is like a ferrari with a couple of dent and still has all the vavuum under the hood. Lovely banjo really Overall Rating 10