• Hi, John... I got the 00-28 back last night and am really amazed at how much it has been improved. It not only plays better, but sounds better, now that all the right things were done to it. And the price was right, too! Please pass on my sincere appreciation to Rick and Robbie for the superb repair work they did. I don't know how often they get such feedback, but I had to convey my thoughts. They set up the guitar, in a word, PERFECTLY. So, if any of my friends/acquaintances needs repairs (or killer instruments, of course), I'll certainly refer them to your shop. Thanks, John!
Rick from NY

• Hi Julie - Received banjo in good order. Many thanks for prompt attention and excellent shipping and packing procedures. Very pleased with instrument.
Michael in Dublin

• Hi, John: This is just a quick note of thanks for your accurate description and prompt shipping. My son phoned me last night from California to say that the UB is receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences as well as other band members, who believe it has added another dimension to their performances. Also, thanks for including the padded bag. I wasn't expecting that and do appreciate it very much.
Ed from Ontario

• Hi John, The guitar arrived safe and in very nice condition. I am so satisfied. The body of this guitar seems to be similar with Levins 100-series of classical guitars. One of my musician friend has search for the M-24 a long time, imagine how he looked when I let him see the guitar, Thanks John
Carl from Sweden

• Hello Julie, my R&T top tension Bill Keith banjo has arrived today, perfectly packed and with no damages or any other issue. Thank you very much.
José Luis in Malaga

• Hello Julie, my Naprstek banjo has arrived today, perfectly packed and with no damages or any other issue. Thank you very much to a great Dealer
Marco in Italy

• Hello, Banjo safelly arrived and today was played on the first gig .The sound is amazingly beatiful.Thanks...
Marek in Czech Republic

• Hello John, Hey John, Wanted to let you know that the Weissenborn arrived safely yesterday and I am very pleased with the transaction. Thanks for everything and look forward to doing more business together. Thanks and have a great day,
Brian from CT

• I would like to thank you very much for a smooth, first-class transaction, even though I was only buying a very small item from you guys. I particularily liked that you included a nice, convenient receipt with all informations for customs and taxes. I would certainly love to do business with you again. Fred
Fred in Quebec

• Bonjour, Many thanks for the great instrument. I'm sure I cant find a nicer one, a better way, to be introduced at tenor guitar. Merci beaucoup Claude
Claude in Canada

• Hi Julie absolutely fabulous!!! Thanks, all in good order and in better shape then I could have hoped for. Until next time! Larry
Larry from the Netherlands

• Hello John, I have received the banjo and just wanted to say it's everything I hoped, thanks. Kind Regards
Steve from Australia

• Dear Folks, My banjo was delivered early today and after letting it get used to room temp., I unpacked it and opened it up. It's just what I hoped it to be. Thanks for your honest and great service. Your reputation is well deserved. I hope to get to your store sometime.
Dan from Erie PA

• John, You were right, I love this mandolin, it's just fantastic and exactly what I was looking for. It was a real pleasure and maybe we'll do more business in the future.
Howard from Austin

• Hi John, Thanks so much for picking me out a good neck!!! I am delighted with it and it's straight and true with the strings on... Great to do business with you John !!!!!
Rick from IA

• Hello Julie ,Thank you for the banjo Roy Smeck. It's very nice,I'm happy. The condition is very good. Salut
Laurent in France

• Hello, The Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder arrived safe and sound, and I dearly love it. It is my first tenor banjo (first banjo, period), and I am having fun exploring it. The neck profile is perfect for my hand, and I really like its simple good looks--much better than in the picture. Thank you for the good advice in picking this one over the phone. I couldn't be happier. Happy New Year!
Diana from PA

• John, Thanks for the recommendation of Calace strings for my Gibson a-2 for a claqssical sound. It took sone time to get used to how to play them, but I am musch closer to a classical sound then before. I appreciate your knowledge and advice. Very truly yours
John from Maine

• John Ð IÕm in receipt of your check for selling our family's guitar. Thanks so much for selling the guitar for us. Maybe some day someone will come along that can get the music out of it my dad did. He was a very good tenor guitar picker and we have so many good memories of so many, many years of music playing. Thanks again for your efforts. I know youÕll see that it gets a good home.
Terri from IA

• Hello John, just to say parcel arrived today all o.k. Its really just what I expected and a nice piece as you said. Thanks for your excellent service and advice etc. best wishes
Doug from England

• Hello Bernunzios, I received my Eastman 805CE this Wednesday, the 21st. It is a wonderful instrument and I can hardly put it down. Thanks for taking the time to pick it out and also for making it available at such a good price. I will certainly let any archtop enthusiasts that I meet know about your store. Good luck with your November sale. Thanks again,
Doug from MT

• Hi John. I just wanted to say thanks for doing a great job. I bought a Bacon Peerless Tenor from you, and it arrived in perfect shape out here in Oakdale, California about a year ago. ItÕs a great banjo. All of my friends love its sound, and I tell them Bernunzio is the place to get their vintage instruments. Thanks again
Jeremy from California

• Hi John and Julie, My Martin 3M ukulele arrived today (Melbourne, Australia) from Bernunzio. I’m *very* happy with it! Thank-you!
Terry in Melbourne

• Dear John and Julie, Thank you so much for your services. The guitar arrived today and was in great shape and our son is in seventh heaven! Actually, it sounds so much better than his beginner Ibanez that I'm in seventh heaven, too!! I'll come to your shop to say hello the next time we visit our daughter. Hope everyone is well and happy. Many thanks again,
Sue from DC

• The Stewart arrived today, safe and sound. I must say I'm really pleased to have taken the plunge, sight unseen, to make the purchase. My friend, who bought one of the American Princesses, urged me, implying it was my patriotic duty. At this point, I'm delighted with the instrument and can only describe it as simply grand. Thank you.
Hugh from California

• Hello John, Julie Thanks very much for another fantastic and joyful transaction. These are the 6th and 7th items we have purchased from you and they are as amazing as all the other's. Thanks for tuning the Lap Steel as requested and for repairing the nut. It is such an amazing and beautiful instrument that is even better than described. The Gibson ES-137C is fantastic. It is a delight to play and I'm very, very satisfied. The packing and care for the safety of the instruments was also perfect, THANKS!! All of the items we buy from you will be with us for the rest of our days. You are honest and trustworthy and that is very comforting when buying from such a long way away. Best wishes until next time.
Glenn and Sharon from Australia

• Thanks John. My hair stands on end seeing part of the Tsumura collection coming back. I spent many an hour submersed in one Tsumura collection book, while visiting with my mentor watching him build beautiful instruments. You can say that collection gave me the big kick in the butt to start building. I can't thank you folks enough.
Brooks from OR

• Dear John and Julie, The Martin style 2 mandolin arrived at my home yesterday! As you stated in your description: great playing and great sound... I am also amazed that an instrument of such age can still look so good! (the old coffin is brilliant as well :-)) It won't be long before I take this great little thing on stage... Thank you for your care! Kind regards
Jan from Belgium

• Hello, The guitar arrived on time and in great shape (given that it is actually older than I am...slightly). I appreciate the service and I am likely to pick up on some more items now that I know you're good to go. Maybe I'll even get to visit the store one of these days. Anyhow, thanks for all the help. Onward.
Thomas in Dixie

• Hello Julie, Just a brief email to let you know that I received the May Bell banjo today. It is in very good condition, and has a good tone - I can't stop playing it !. Thanks for packing it so well. Best regards, FL
F. L. in UK

• Hello John and Julie, Today I received Martin 5K Uke without any problems. It has very wonderful sound! I'm very pleased with it! Thanks a lot,
Tak from Japan

• Hi Julie, I received my Guild D25 today - what a beautiful instrument. It's in immaculate condition for a guitar of around 40 years of age and I feel I've aquired an amazing instrument for great value. Your service was impeccable from start to finish and I was glad to see the instrument was so securely packaged. I can't wait to spend hours practising on it. My old Yamaha will become my run-around guitar now and I'll keep this one for the special occasions and hopefully I'll record with it a bit on my next album. All the best, Jamie
Jamie in the UK

• Hello, Good sound for this tenor uke. I am satisfied whith this instrument+the old case. Still good package and fast shipping. It was a pleasure to deal whith you for my two purchases. Christophe .
Christophe from Bordeaux, France

• Hello! I received the vintage Gretsch Electromatic hollow body guitar you sent me about a month ago. I found the instrument great! The tone I favor and fun to play with! Thank you very much.
Shin-ichi in Japan

• Hello Julie and John, the mandolin I ordered arrived today, as described, well packaged and in good shape. I am very pleased to have it. Thank you again for the instrument and the string set.
Chris from Maine

• Hello, Receipt is OK for the Martin concert uke. Nice instrument, good package, fast shipping. THANKS. It was a pleasure to deal whith you.
Christophe from Bordeaux, France

• Julie, I wanted to let you know that the banjo arrived safe and sound. It's beautiful and sounds great. Thanks for your help.
Kevin from IL

• Hello Julie, finally this afternoon I got the package! few minutes ago I opened it and I'm very happy. I never dreamed it was possible to have this angelic instrument. Thank you very much, it arrived in perfect condition very well packaged. OA
OA in CA

• Hello John, The Fender Precision 5 string bass that I purchased from you on Monday by phone arrived via UPS in perfect condition today. It is extremely nice, and I am very happy to have it. I look forward to our future business transactions.
David from Wisconsin

• Hi Julie, I have received the Montana this morning!!! Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, Thanks and Thanks, it's the most beautiful instrument I ever had!!!!!! It's perfect, honestly, I love it!!! Thanks for the strings and the strap!!! Once again, thank you, you're the best at Bernunzio!! Thibaud from France
Thibaud from France

• Dear Julie, I'm very pleased to hear the banjo is sold, and I'm equally pleased to hear that it has a good home. Is the new owner a collector or a player, or both? I guess I kinda hope he is a player, and will get much enjoyment with the "new" banjo. Julie, it has been a real pleasure to deal with you and the staff at Bernunziio Vintage Instruments. It is becoming increasingly rare to find someone in any business, that knows their business, and knows how to deal with their customers/clients the way that you do. Thank you again for leading this dummy through the process. Your communications are great as was the appraisal, direct, no pie in the sky, and at no time did I think I was being taken for a ride. Warmest Regards. John
John from CT

• ...a total cream puff in every way! I LOVE this banjo. Thanks for answering all my questions. Sincerely, LY
LY from VT

• Hello - My banjo is beautiful. Thank you. Banjo France Bordeaux yeeee
Banjo player in Bordeaux

• Hi Julie, Just a note to let you know the vega style x tenor arrived , its a beauty your pictures did not do it justice,ive been looking for a good example of this model for a few years ,this one was worth waiting for regards GM
GM in the UK

• Hi Julie and John The guitar arrived safely yesterday. Thanks for sending it Express. I wasn't planning on seeing it till maybe Monday. The Guild is beautiful. Looks like its been in a closet for 27 years. Sounds great too.The artwork on the case is interesting. Certainly a conversation piece. Thanks again, Frank
Frank in AK

• Hello Julie (and John, Kris, Rick,Robbie and everybody who set this up for me!), The stuff has arrived safe, and it's great as usual. The Iucci is mind-blowing, and even sounds great! And both the little Gibsons are GREAT PLAYERS! Where did you find those knobs for the 140?? Thanks everybody, Keith
Keith in the UK

• Hello Julie, the guitar arrived at home yesterday! Fantastic, it is completely what I wanted. Thank you still! ! She is formidable ! My Girl friend will be jealous! J.L.
J. L. in France

• Hi Julie. The banjo got in a few hours ago and my daughter just got back from a session with it. She's totally in love with it. Thanks so much! Barb
Barb in Alaska

• Hi Julie The banjo has arrived perfectly. Like always, thank you very much for your professionalism. And thank you too for the straps. Take care and greetings from Barcelona
Banjo player from Barcelona

• Hello John, Just letting you know I got my Vega Neapolitan mandolin yesterday. I tightened the strings and it sounds great J ! Looking forward to playing on it for many a year.
Michael in Delaware

• Just a quick note to let you know the Kamaka tenor uke came yesterday. It's great in perfect condition, I am very pleased with your service. Thanks very much. I will reccommend you to anyone I know looking to buy an instrument. Thanks again
Mark from FL

• John, Love my new 1968 Martin Baritone Uke....was worth every penny! Thanks for a perfect packing and transaction... received the package yesterday and it's hard to put her down...she plays like a dream... I understand why you have such good press! Best Regards
Victoria from California

• Hi John: Thanks so much for working out a deal on the Gibson 0. I love the guitar and can hardly put it down. In addition my family thinks it's the coolest thing they have ever seen. Thanks again and I look forward to doing business with you again.
Ken from New York

• hi john and julie , i received the gibson tb2 last friday , very ,very happy with it, thanks a million, kindest regards to all at bernunzios, and great luck with the new shop!
Paul from Spain

• Hello Julie, I just want to let you know the amp arrived yesterday in good shape. Once I had the tubes back in, I was able to verify that it works fine and sounds great. Thank you for your efforts in packing the amp very securely indeed - that bubble-wrap really does work! I also appreciate the care you (or your colleagues) took in marking out all the tubes. Kind regards, Alain
Alain in MN

• Hi there Julie My Baldwin arrived just a while ago, and your ODE was collected. Julie, all I can say is WOW ! This Baldwin is a fantastic sounding banjo ! I just strung it up and played it for a couple of minutes, well I am very impressed. I have had some quality banjos these past years, including Ome and Gibson and this Baldwin is right up there. I also love it's vintage look and feel. It was definitely worth the wait. I'll give you a call in a while. My thanks
David from England

• Hi John and Julie: The Larrivee soprano ukulele arrived today and WOW...it totally exceeded my expectations. What a marvelous instrument. Thank you so much for your prompt service and for offering such a spectacular ukulele at such a good price.
Nancy in FL

• John, I had a wonderful time visiting your store with all it's incredible instruments and a beyond comfortable environment to evaluate the best collection of guitars and mandolins. The verbal exchange was enlightening and I feel I've found not only a new place for future "toys", but a new friend. All the best!
Walter from NJ

• Hi Julie...I just wanted to let you know I got the appraisals and also wanted to thank you for your excellent service...not only on the appraisals, but on the instruments I ordered sight unseen. I've not said it before, but both instruments were delivered perfectly set up and ready to play...and exactly as described.
Mary from PA

• Hi Bernunzios, The Eastman guitar arrived sucessfully and the costs and details met my expectations (THANKS). The guitar is everything I expected it to be. I expect to use it for a very long time. Thanks you, John, for you assistance.
Jim from Canada

• Regarding a recently purchased A-40 mandolin: Love it. Better than described. Thanks for everythingÉI'm sure you'll have me again as a customer. Thanks, Mike
Mike from Texas

• Hi John and the Bernunzio staff, I'm writing to thank you all again for your "home grown" relaxed professionalism. It's nice to do business with people who are both friendly/down-to-earth and professional. Unfortunately, sometimes the two don't go together. I purchased a mongrel '28 MB3 from you in September. I appreciate the good price as well as the ease of your layaway. That banjo had been at First Quality (another great homegrown business) the last few months awaiting a new 5 string neck until it finally came back to me late last week. A fantastic banjo. That MB3 had a lot of potential as a 5 string (which it had to have been at one time given that a flathead tone ring had been installed) and I'm glad I found it. I've done other business with you in the past (including another prewar Gibson banjo) and want to say you still have a customer for as long as you are around. You're at the top of my vintage dealer list. Thanks again! Jim
Jim from Indiana

• I just received the Dobjo. I love it. Thank you for a wonderful 1st transaction with Bernunzio Music
Chris from Californa

• John, It was my pleasure to spend some time in Bernunzio's Uptown Music last night. As a kid, it was alway one of my great joys to go to the local music stores and see what wonderful things they had, and dream about the next great thing. Honestly in these days of Guitar Centers etc. I thought those days were gone. You brought back the fun in musical instrument stores.
Jim from Rochester

• Dear John, This is to let you know that the Tamura arrived last night. It's even nicer than the photographs. The face is starting to loosen up and it's sounding better and better. Thanks for the great guitar and the fast service.
Barbara from PA

• John, It was my pleasure to spend some time in Bernunzio's Uptown Music last night. As a kid, it was alway one of my great joys to go to the local music stores and see what wonderful things they had, and dream about the next great thing. Honestly in these days of Guitar Centers etc. I thought those days were gone. You brought back the fun in musical instrument stores.
Jim from New York

• Hi Julie I received my mandolin on Friday afternoon. It was carefully packaged and I was delighted by what emerged from the multiple folds of bubble wrap. The mandolin is as-advertised and better; a simple but beautiful instrument, well set-up and ready to play after re-setting the bridge according to the clearly marked instructions. I couldn't be happier with the instrument, or with the recommendation that led to my purchase of it. Thank you so much!
Ed from California

• John, It seemed like an odd way to buy a banjo, but then there are not many possibilities where I live and you have a good reputation so I took the chance: I seem to have been well rewarded! A superb banjo and very much what I was looking for.
Chris from Wisconsin

• Hello John: Just a quick note to let you know that the uke arrived last week. A beautiful instrument! Wonderful sound! Many thanks for your prompt service. I must visit your new show room some day to sample some of your other instruments.
Terry from Canada

• Hi Julie & John, The banjo arrived at the weekend and I have to say that I am delighted with it. It's beter than I thought it would be and it even makes me sound good. I was also very impressed with the way it was packed. I was very nervous about ordering the banjo online but it was an eye opening experience and I would have no hesitation in doing business with you again. I'm sure that when it's time for an upgrade I will contact you again. So, Thank You from one happy customer.
Ray from The Netherlands

• Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that I received the banjo on Monday and it is GREAT!! Thank you so much for the advice on which banjo to go with. I will be sure to check your website the next time I'm in the market for another instrument...and I've already passed along the word to some friends of mine who have been struggling with where to go for a vintage instrument. Hope all is well! Thanks
Terrence from Massachusetts

• Hi Julie and John! I got now the REALWONDERful banjo. It is as you described, John, a treasure and a pleasure to play with. Thanks a lot! If you have a mounted calfskin just for this size, please let me know. You know - I always like calfskin the most! thanks and greetings
Rudolf from Kyrgyzstan

• Dear Mr. Bernunzio: I have just received the Bacon FF Professional Banjo that I ordered from you a few days ago, and just wanted to let you know that it arrived in great condition. The packaging was expertly done, with not a rattle to be heard. Thank you for providing such great instruments at such reasonable prices. I couldn't be happier. Now, rank beginner that I am, I'll have to learn to play it, so as to be worthy of such a fine-looking banjo. Please extend my thanks to Robbie in shipping for his good work and for the e-mail with my UPS tracking number. Such wonderful service is a rare commodity these days. I'll be sure to look to you first the next time I shop for an instrument, and will let others know of your extensive inventory. You are the best! Sincerely, Dan
Dan from Massachusetts

• John - Let me put it this way: I don't pretend to be any sort of expert. But I've owned (and own) and have played what I think are many really good archtops, old and new (late 30's and early 40's D'A's, early and late D'Aquistos, 30's and 40's L-5's, Stromberg, Epiphone, Gretsch, Andersen, Megas, Park, etc.). I have owned and played what I think are many really good flattops (early 30's and 40's Martins, 30's and 40's Gibsons, Schoenberg, Goodall, Collings, new Martins, etc., etc.). This D'Angelico the single best sounding archtop guitar I can remember playing. And it is the guitar of any type that I have been most excited about acquiring. I'm not a lead line player, but for comping, I think it's exceptional. It's brilliant and ringing and loud and cutting. You can tell just stringing it up that it is a very lively instrument. The way the first few chords vibrated through and into my chest was almost startling. And I can only imagine how good it will sound once it gets a bit dinged up and broken in :) Thank you for a wonderful instrument. And I appreciate the sight-unseen trust in sending the guitar as you did. Makes me anxious to do some more business together. Your stellar reputation is well deserved.
David from New York

• Hello John A very wonderful, Martin Tenor Ukulele 1930's was delivered to my house last night. Thank you?I am very satisfied. I wish to express my gratitude for this meeting. This ukulele will be taken an active part by a lot of live concerts and the recordings.
Kenji from Japan

• Dear John: The banjo arrived today before our son's lesson. We couldn't be more thrilled. It both looks and sounds great. You really did a wonderful job getting it ready for our son. Thanks so much for all you did.
Suzanne from New York

• Hi John, Just to let you know that I've just received my order and I am REALLY PLEASED !!!! The mandolin case has a manly dent in it but other than a broken string both instruments are in great shape and have come to a good home where they'll be played and enjoyed. Thank you so much for your outstanding service, I'll stay tuned to your site and hope to do business with you again in the future ! I'm now off to play !! All the best
BRian in England

• Dear John, The banjo I ordered from you arrived last week.The banjo I ordered was Gibson (Style).I think that the neck might be original Gibson. The other Parts might be after market parts.But the sound of the Instrument is the Gibson itself.I satisfied and enjoyed the sound when I played it. And the Flying Eagle Inlay is beautiful.Thanks for your help.
Meguru from Japan

• Dear John, The banjo I ordered from you arrived last Wednesday, but I was out of town and didn't get a chance to open the box and play it until Saturday night. The banjo I ordered was the S. S. Stewart  Orchestra. I have to say that I was a little nervous ordering online, without having seen or heard the banjo, but I am so pleased with it! It really has the warmth, character, and charm that I would expect a vintage banjo to have and it looks as good in person (so to speak) as it did in the photos and sounds great. Thanks so much for all the advice over the phone, for the cleaning and restringing, and for the case and wrench. The packaging was amazing! My cats had started to use the box as a scratching post while I was away, but the banjo was so well packed that it didn't matter. I can't wait until my first lesson next Sunday and am looking forward to many years of playing this banjo. Many thanks!
Grace From MD

• Dear Julie: Thank you for your payment for the vintage banjo. It was kind of you to help me through the procedures involved. My family and I were sad to part with the instrument, since it belonged to a very dear and close family member. We came to realize, however, that none of us could play it, and it would have become damaged, moving it from place to place. It was nice doing business with Bernunzio. Very truly yours,
Judi from New Jersey

• I received my Vega Mandolin on time and in perfect condition. It is absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is an unbelievable rich and full tone and every note is crystal clear. I am very fortunate to be the new owner, and I promise to take care of and treasure this mandolin. I also appreciated your quick replies to all my questions before and after the sale. Recently, I took a separate trip back to a music store to thank the gentleman who recommended Bernunzio's, and since then I've had the opportunity to applaud your excellent service to many other interested parties. Bottom line, John, is that I can't be happier. Thank you again for everything. You're the Best!
Greg from Los Altos

• Hi John, Wanted to let you know I received the Epiphone Alhambra today in perfect shape. I knew it was a good one but it is even nicer than I imagined. I unpacked it, tuned it up to pitch and was overwhelmed by the big and beautiful tone of the instrument. It's going to have a good home here. Thanks for your help, I don't doubt we'll do business again in the future. Take care. God Bless
Dan from St Paul

• Hello John, Enjoyed the chat with you today.Thank you for putting the Epiphone tenor banjo on hold for me.I'm excited now because I haven't bought a banjo for quite a while and I'm looking forward to playing this lovely looking instrument.Congrats on a fabulous web page..one could spend hours brousing around there as my wife will confirm....talk soon. Regards from the emerald isle,
Gerry O'Connor

• Hello, I've received the Olympic Tenor guitar this afternoon. Everything is all right. I'm really happy, it's sounds great! A month ago, I sent you an e-mail, saying: "Hi Julie, I'm looking for an archtop tenor guitar" and now I've got it, isn't it wonderful? Thank you very much! It's the second instrument I've got from Bernunzio's and I'm really satisfied. I enjoy playing each day with the B&D Sultana Silver Bell (it's really a fine banjo) I bought last summer and now, I'll spend many hours playing with the Olympic Epiphone!
Yves in Franc

• Hi John, Just a note to let you know that my winner banjo ukulele arrived yesterday. It's just what I expected: looks great, funny little player. I'm happy with it. Thank you very much
Peter in Belgium

• The 17 fret vega professional arrived today. Thank you very much it is a fantastic instrument and the service your company provides is unbelievable. Once again a sincere thanks and I will not hesitate in reccommending you to anyone I know on the lookout for a quality instrument.
Liam in Brisbane Australia

• Mr. Bernunzio, I had ordered an old black tubaphone pot assembly from you last week. It arrived today and was extremely well packaged and was exactly as described it. Thank you for your courtesy and expediency, two qualities that aren't often seen anymore.
Pete in Indiana

• John, The A. C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie arrived last evening in excellent condition. It is a beautiful banjo and plays extremely well - just what I was looking for. I really do prefer the 10 3/4 inch rim size. The pearl work by Doug Unger is fantastic - delicate and aesthetically pleasing. The first good banjo I ever had was a Vega Tubaphone (ca 1923) 11 13/16 inch pot with a Doug Unger flower pot neck which he made in 1972 or early 1973. I still have that banjo. It is interesting to compare the engraving and inlays on the two banjos. The sound of this Whyte Laydie is vastly superior however. Hope to be able to do business with you again in the future. Thanks.
Jim in Georgia

• The banjo arrived this afternoon, safe and sound. It's just about what I expected and I'm quite happy with it. Thanks for working with me on this purchase, I'll come back for my next one.
Michael in MO

• Hi John just a note to let you know that my martin tenor uke arrived today and what a wonderful thing it is. It plays and sounds wonderful. I am delighted. Thank you very very much
Garry in England

• Hi John, Just a quick note to say the catalogue arrived safe & sound this morning. Great service Ð thanks, and what a fascinating book! Best wishes, Chris
Chris from England

• Hi, Just wanted to thank you for all the attention you gave me during my search for a vintage banjo. You far exceeded my expectations and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a quality vintage instrument. You folks really know how to do business!!!!!!! Thanks again from a very highly satisfied customer.
Andrew in Saratoga Springs

• Julie and John Hello and thanks to you both! I'm glad to tell you that my Kumalae uke arrived to Paris this morning in perfect condition and good transportation delay ( it was Christmas time!) I'm now able to play on a splendid 20's Koa wood instrument immediatly tuned by miself and that sound very well ! Thanks again for this beautifull christmas gift that brings warmness in those icy days!
Emile in France

• Hello, I purchased a Martin Uke for my Dad's 70th birthday last month. I appreciate the time you spent on the phone with me answering my questions and describing the instrument. The Uke showed up on time and in the mint condition described. It was a pleasure doing business with you.
Karl in Reno, Nevada

• Hi John, Julie, and all..... Just a quick email to let you know that the Buckbee Sonntag's Parlor Banjo has arrived safely in southern Alberta today, and I'm extremely pleased! This is a nice little banjo, and will make an excellent 'companion' for the little Alfred Cammeyer Boudoir, which I play regularly. Again, thanks very much for a great instrument. Have a great Christmas and New Years, and we'll talk to you again soon!
Dave in Alberta Canada

• Hi John, Hello John, Received the banjo Friday and it is terrific! Thanks once again for the great instruments and service; you and your staff are the best! Best wishes to all for the coming year... Cheers, Fred
Fred in Colorado

• Hello John, I received the Flatiron on Monday & its great. I'm new to the mando, so it took me some time getting it tuned up. All I can say is that it sounds really bad when its an octave too low - how embarrassing! Anyway, I gave it to my wife, thinking that she'd say "oh that's nice...", and then I'd end up with a mando to play around with. Well...she fell in love with the thing and doesn't want me touching it! She thought it was beautiful and is excited about taking some lessons. The only down side is that I might need to find another one for myself...
Tom from Reno NV

• The OME Tenor Banjo arrived ( my third Bernunzio banjo ! ) and I am very well pleased with it. I will be buying from Bernunzio again.
Thomas from County Kildare Ireland

• Quote John, Thanks so much for the Eastman 810. I love it! I never have been so satisfied with a guitar and IÕve been through a few. In an era of Wal-Marts and Guitar Centers and Home Depots is nice to know that a person can get a unique and valuable item from a specialist. IÕll be back when Ôguitar acquisition syndromeÕ hits again.
Chris in New York

• Just want to tell you how much I love my banjo from you. It is a beautiful instrument and plays so well for me.Hope to continue collecting them . Thank God that there are folks like you that preserve such a vital part of music history and make it available for the public.Thank you so much
Theresa in Missouri

• I wanted to tell you directly how pleased I am with the SS Stewart Thoroughbred that I ordered from you and received today. The instrument was even better than I had imagined and was set up perfectly to play. Your service was outstanding in all respects, and I cannot tell you enough how satisfied I am with my purchase. I only wish that I had discovered your store sooner (although my wife may not agree)! I will most definitely be doing more business with you in the future! Thanks again! Rick
Rick in California

• Hello Mr. And Mrs. Bernunzio, My Favilla ukulele arrived yesterday. It really is a beautiful instrument. I love it. Thank you!
Peter in Belgium

• Dear John, I am writing you to you to extend my pleasure outward about the Martin '34 OOO-18 sunburst I recieved from you guys yesterday.I must admit that I totally expected it to be an exceptional instrument, however, I did'nt anticipate it would be the best flattop guitar that I ever played.I have had hundreds of guitars in my posession (you know that). What makes the best ones is almost unexplainable.It's the way that the notes are articulated,the way that the neck feels,the vibration of the top, how well it stays in tune, the volume playing both hard and soft,the way certian guitars demand to be played differently, taking you down new musical paths.This guitar hits on all cylinders. I have always (except for that one time...kidding!) been a huge Bernunzio fan. I trust your knowledge, your great staff and mostly your integrity on this great quest of finding supurb American musical instruments......All The Best........
Neil in Ohio

• Hi John, Thank you for the wonderful work on my Paramount A tenor banjo. It took me a little while to get used to the broader range of tones that it now has,the new head was a great call. Not to forget its good looks now that the banjo is so clean and shiny. It was a pleasure doing business with you
John in Vermont

• Quote I was perusing your web site recently and stumbled across item #QB0960, "Classic banjo bridges." On a whim, I decided to purchase one for my Nylgut-strung banjo (which has a deep 12" pot and a wooden tone ring), and I'm very glad I did. The change in the banjo's sound was striking: volume increased, the bass response improved significantly, all the strings had much more "snap," and the banjo sounded much more "open" and resonant than it did with the ebony-topped bridge I was using previously. I realize that it's easy to fool yourself into believing that any change is an "improvement," so just to be certain that I wasn't hearing things, I switched back to the old bridge. The banjo--which I didn't *think* sounded bad before--sounded, for lack of a better word "constrained." My assumption is that the nylon strings were having a difficult time "driving" the denser bridge, but I'm not sure if this is true or not. All I know is this "new" bridge works very well indeed. After playing the banjo for a few days to allow the bridge to "settle in" I noticed that my slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs have become louder and much clearer. It has also increased the usable dynamic range of the instrument; while the banjo is now louder overall, becase the individual strings are much more distinct I can now play softly without the sound becoming muddy. This bridge is definitely a "keeper." Maybe those guys knew what they were doing a century or so ago. Many thanks for a great product and great service.
Mark in Germany

• Hi John, The National arrived this morning all safe and sound, and all I can say is WOW!!!....This is a beautiful guitar!.....It is everything I was hoping for and then some. It's hard to believe that a guitar like this, 74 years old, could still be in this almost 'perfect' condition. I'm 71 now and I would'nt even qualify as being in 'fair' condition. Ha!....... Anyway, thank you for a great guitar. I really do appreciate it. Best regards. Jim
Jim in WA

• Out of the blue, the replacement parts I wondered about arrived in the mail! What a pleasant surprise! Thanks so much for your help. I'm a Bernunzio fan for sure, now. My friend George said you-all are a class act and indeed you are!
Mark in Lake Ozark

• The George Washburn banjo (048623) arrived yesterday. I love it!!! It sounds great with gut strings - just what I was looking for. It is in beautiful condition. Needless to say I will be keeping it. Thanks for great service.
Jim in Savannah, GA

• To Everyone at Bernunzio, Just wanted to let you know that I'm very pleased with the Hopf Archtop that I purchased from you in late December. After my long and pleasant conversation with Rick, I received the guitar in the condition that he described, packed very well. I put a light set of strings on the guitar and the neck relaxed a bit and the action is quite good now. And I'm in love with the big bright sound of this guitar!
Rob in Tampa

• I got the old Deluxe clamshell tailpiece, put it on the banjo, love it.

• I consult your web site often. I've bought some things from you over the last few years.. Paramounts probably don't make the Gallery as a rule, but the tenor "C' I bought from you a few years ago, could've been there. It's the most wonderful tenor banjo I've ever played, seen, or certainly, owned. It's perfect in every way. I'll always appreciate your recommending it to me as the result of a phone call I made to you one afternoon. Your price was very fair, and the banjo is simply superb. And let me tell you, it gets played a lot.
John, South Dakota

• Hello everybody from an old customer in France! just received your new catalogue and have been browsing through your website and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I shall be returning to it soon to look at the instruments I didn't have time to see - I actually work for a living too! I wish you a pleasant and successful day, and a little bit in advance,
Roger, France

• Howdy John, I hope you all are doing fine. I'm writing to send you (and family) my best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy 2001, and to tell you how happy I am with the D-18 I bought from you. I worked on it, as expected, cleaned it thoroughly, refretted it, made a new nut and bridge saddle, and brushed some shellac ("some" meaning almost none) on the parts where bare wood was exposed, just to seal them, and that was it. It still has the great old patina, it sounds superb, play easy, and causes everybody to tell me how lucky I was!!! I feel I must really thank you for it, and I want to guarantee you that I've got one more good reason for giving you tons of publicity!
Silvio, Italy

• The banjo uke came about an hour ago and it's in beautiful shape. I inserted the bridge, tuned it up and have been playing it for the last half hour. Everything about this was 1st class and I'll recommend you to anyone.

• Hello John and Julie, Thank you very much for your kindness. Finally I've got the banjo, I'm very happy .It is the best present I could have, these days. At first in the Customs ,they didn't find the papers, but finally they found them; You Know "Spain is different", (we always say this when something doesn't works very well in Spain, here is normal) So please, forget all the things I told you in may last Fax. OK,. It has been a pleasure. By the way, If one day you come to Catalonia, please tell me, I could be your tourist guide.
Albert, Spain

• Rather than tell you how I reacted to the Dobson, here is part of a letter I sent to a banjo playing and collecting friend: "My Victor Star came today. I am absolutely stunned. First of all, it is practically museum quality. It looks like it has been kept in a time capsule for 100 years. If it has been refinished, you could not ask for a more perfect job, or one that was less noticeable. Also, the metal looks like it came from the factory yesterday. It has no position dots, but five lovely inlays on the neck. Second, the sound, both quality and volume, is unbelievable from any banjo, much less a 24" scale, 10" 3pot banjo. I had been playing a lot of Bart Reiter's, Intermountains, Wildwoods, and even a real Tubaphone recently. This thing doesn't have to take a back seat to anything! And although no case was mentioned, it came with a brand new gig bag. Bernunzio is the Man! I think it was probably a fairly inexpensive model when new, but it is unreal both as a collector's piece and a player. I love it." What more can I say?

• Just wanted to tell you again how much I LOVE that little Dobson I bought from you. And I also wanted to thank you for the gig bag you threw in free, which was certainly above and beyond the call of duty.
Phil CA

• Just a note to let you know the little Rettburg arrived on Wed. I just love this little axe. As usual, it's a pleasure doing business with you.
Art, Colorado

• Just wanted to pass on that the 00-28 I bought from you last fall continues to `be a joy to play. It was a big investment for me, considering my non-professional status, but it was worth it. I'll never forget what you said to me the day I was trying it out: "You should buy this guitar." Granted, to some extent, that is the salesman in you, and you're in business to make $$$, but I will take it a step further: I got the impression that after spending a few occasions discussing guitars with me, you knew the sound I was looking for, and that 00 was it. It was as if I really couldn't get anything better... which is pretty much true, unless I had a real hankering for lots of that 40, 41, 42, or 45 level with all that "mother-of-toilet seat." Not likely.... I make certain that those people who hear and play my 00 know where it came from, and who I dealt with. Hopefully some will come your way.
Rick NY

• John, Just a note to tell you how pleased I am with the Vega Tubaphone #3 "gryphon". This banjo is a joy to play and looks great. Thanks
Walter PA

• Mandolin - Arrived, Accepted, Delighted. Great little mando.
Dion Chicago

• Just wanted to drop a note. A few weeks ago I ordered my first instrument from you, a Concertone tenor banjo and last Saturday night played my first gig with it and was very pleased. I feel like I got a lot of banjo-for-the-buck! Thanks again.
Billy OR

• On a side note--your packing job had to be about the best "recipient friendly" packing I've seen in awhile. Very nice and secure, but not a peanut to be seen, and the packing unpacked very neatly. I can't thank you enough for that! Thanks for another good transaction. I look forward to the next one!
Dave TN

• I love your site. it's like porno to me. peace to you and thanks. I still haven't bought anything but I send tons of people your way and I just wanted to thank you for being on the net. I play banjo for a living in a weird band. Peace.
Jeff

• Banjo arrived safely - thanks for the nice packing job. All ok - just like I thought it would be. Best regards.
Roger - Cape May, NJ

• I just wanted to say thanks for the fast and reliable service. You guys are a great resource and your habits support mine!
Ted CA

• Just a note to say that the "Stella" 6-string I purchased from you has been restored. It is a wonderful guitar, with a deep bass and real "fat" mid-range tone...and it's really loud!! I think it may be the best sounding old "Stella" I have come across! I honestly think it rivals the best 000-Martins for sound. Neil MD 6. Just to let you know; the L3 arrived and every thing is fine. I'm very satisfied with it. The quality of your instruments and your honesty is to be commended. Thanks again.
Mike OH

• Thank you very much. Yahoo has "experts" one is on banjos, I contacted them two weeks ago and still no answer. You are the man. Thanks, if I have any dealing in mind I will definitely consider your. Again thanks for your reply.

• You da man! I'll have a money order in the mail tomorrow morning. This is going to be soooo great!

• # Thank you John-- I appreciate you getting back to me. We have no luck in identifying it- someone said " if anyone know- you would".. many thanks- I will pass that on to my friend!

• Just wanted you to know that the banjo got here safely on Monday. The banjo is a pure joy! Sounds just like Mick Moloney (banjo, not the player). I really love it. Thinking of selling off some equipment and purchasing a new mandolin....maybe I'll take a look at what you have. Nice doing business with you.
Richard, GA

• Just wanted to let you know the pre-war Stella arrived, and I'm not just delighted with it--I'm AMAZED! I've been an Oscar Schmidt-Stella fan for years, and as I'm sure you know, finding Schmidt Stellas amid the ocean of Harmony-made Stellas isn't the easiest thing in the world, and when you do find them, they're usually "well worn" ("beaten up" would be more like it) or altered. But this one is one of the cleanest I've ever seen! And your price was well below what I've usually seen. P.S. A few years back, while I was still living in Colorado, I bought an 1890s Lyon & Healy Apollo from you. Obviously, you're still providing the same great service and value!!!
Jim .IL