For Sale: 1939 Gibson TB-12 w/ 5-string neck |
For Sale: a superb example of a 1939 TB-12. The pot is in excellent and very clean original condition. It has the great old flathead sound that is so desired. The 5-string conversion neck was made by Dick Powell in the early 1980's when the banjo was purchased from the original owner. Last year Robin Smith worked his magic on the conversion neck to make play like butter. Unfortunately the original tenor neck was discarded back in the 80's when the owner didn't think about its value in the future. The original amber tulip tuner buttons are on the 5-string neck, however. They are beautiful.
Buying this top tension banjo is the way to have your flathead without paying the price of a bottom tension version. I wasn't originally going to buy a top tension banjo, but once I played it I was smitten. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I have. The banjo was inspected and appraised by Steve Huber in 2006. A Calton case is included.
Click the link below to go to Greg Earnest's site. There are sound clips of this banjo recorded at Banjothon.
http://www.earnestbanjo.com/gibson_...tone_NSN.htm
I am happy to answer any questions from those of you who are seriously considering a banjo like this one. Thanks for looking. |
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| Price: |
$62,500.00 |
| Shipping: |
TBD |
| Payment Option Notes: |
Will discuss payment options |
| Posted By: |
Shimdog You must sign in to email Shimdog |
| Condition of Item(s): |
Used - Excellent Condition |
| Discussion URL: |
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_... |
| Category: |
Banjos |
| Make: |
Gibson |
| Ad Status: |
Expired
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| Listing No: |
7793 |
| Contact Info: |
410-812-3435 (Maryland) |
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3234 |
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