Hey folks. Just thought I'd drop a line to say that, for the past 7-8 years, or so, I've leaned heavily on your product. I own a '97 Fender Jazz Deluxe 4. I wore out the original fretless neck and, by chance,and local dealer had one of your fretless 'Fender Jazz' necks. That neck has NEVER come off of that bass, despite the fact that the original Fender neck has since been refurbished.
... quite a few picks of me working with that black Fender Jazz bass with the Moses neck in a number of live venues.I've used that bass w/the Moses neck to record with a number of Oklahoma
City artists, including Aranda, Shane Henry, Brennin Hunt (now in Nashville) and Bryan Abrams of Color Me Badd. I'm currently working/touring full-time with Aranda, signed to the Astonish label, based in Orlando, FL utilizing that bass/neck.Your product, through my use, has been subjected to a rather abusive lifestyle, and withstood many tests, including multiple fly dates, rain and other outdoor 'gig challenges' and the weight of a Jeep Wrangler! I own a ‘xoxo’ that I'd like 2 replacement necks, fretted and fretless, (not because of the Jeep) and I assure you guys I won't be calling ‘xoxo’! Sincerely, thank you.

Chad Roper

Gold Tone OB-300 DELUXE Model
submitted 5/26/2007
Submitter Thom Canning
Where Purchased Gold Tone (Titusville)
Year Purchased 9/28/06
Price Paid 2145.00 ($US)

Sound
I bought this banjo new and had wayne install one of his graphite necks w/
hearts and flowers inlay. I believe this is the first OB-300 built by
Wayne w/ a graphite neck. This instrument plays beautifully up and down
the neck with a loud bright rich tone. For the money, this banjo is as
nice as any I've seen or played that costs $5000.00 or more. I'm extremely
happy with my choice. Sound Rating 10

Setup
The OB-300 was set up well at the store. Having a graphite neck, this
instrument never needs to be tuned and plays fast and easy. They also put
a graphite bridge on and the sound is crisp with great clarity. I'm a
tooling engineer and very picky. I wouldn't change a thing. Setup Rating 10

Appearance
The inlay was installed perfectly and the finish is flawless.
Appearance Rating 10

Reliability
This OB-300 is built and set up to play for a long time under any
conditions. Because of the graphite neck my Banjo isn't effected by
moisture, or weather changes and stays in tune. I know this sounds crazy
but she is a beautiful work horse, with great sound up and down the neck.
I have other banjos that aren't being played since the purchase of this
one. Reliability Rating 10

Components
The inlay is truly a beautiful work of art. The graphite neck is polished
and flawless w/ the hearts and flowers design,radiused and plays fast.
Once again this OB-300 is a great value and the price is about half of
anything comparable. Components Rating 10

Overall Comments
I've owned several nice banjos and other than a mastertone copy built by
Frank Ford at GRYPHON Inst. in Palo Alto, Ca. 40 years ago which also has
been fitted w/ a graphite neck by Wayne, and my OB-300, are my two
favorite banjos. They make beautiful music, play well, are sturdy and
require very little maintenance.
Overall Rating 10