TOMCAT - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:02:19

Rich era 49 classic.But it might as well be a prewar original 5 string flathead cause I don't care who you are it don't get no better than this.😊

Edited by - TOMCAT on 08/25/2015 13:07:27

blacksmith52 - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:12:54

awesome, thats a banjo most of us will only dream of

TOMCAT - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:15:37

Thanks. I had been looking for a ESS and bout freaked out when I found this.1991 ser#9

revellfa - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:40:40

Rich era Gibsons are the real deal. The best pre war copies IMHO. I had a 93 rb 250. It was killer.

Bill Rogers - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:46:26

Way cool.  Nice to find a scarce banjo.  Have fun!

chuckv97 - Posted - 06/12/2015:  13:55:47

Nice! I'm jealous.....and there goes the extra $ to buy deck paint....😉

TOMCAT - Posted - 06/12/2015:  14:04:24

LOL!!!! That project is on the honey do list. But you gotta admit I got my priorities right! I kinda like the patina'd look on the deck😆

jdeluke137 - Posted - 06/12/2015:  15:15:52

Tell your wife that the guys on Antiques Roadshow say to NEVER mess with the patina.

vincekinney - Posted - 06/12/2015:  16:05:21

Ill BUILD you a new deck for that Bodacious Bowtie!

the-fish - Posted - 06/12/2015:  16:05:35

There's one I always wanted and never had!
Couldn't go to a better guy congrats!

TOMCAT - Posted - 06/12/2015:  16:54:09

Thanks guys!!!!

rbfour5 - Posted - 06/12/2015:  21:07:14

When you get bored of it, well you know..................

mdenny4 - Posted - 06/13/2015:  06:47:06

A good one for sure...

Tim13 - Posted - 06/13/2015:  15:48:05

Nice!  Very handsome banjo.  I too am jealous.

Tim

TOMCAT - Posted - 06/13/2015:  15:53:18

Should get some video up in about a week😊

guitarman8491 - Posted - 06/13/2015:  16:51:15

Congrats Tom you sure got a honey there!

Goldstarman - Posted - 06/13/2015:  20:44:39

Nice!

Ebanjo - Posted - 06/14/2015:  12:59:17

Nice banjo Tom. I remember seeing 2 or 3 in early '91 that were made in the custom shop at (I believe) Larry Perkins' request. Then by IBMA that year ('91) they were in production. Those '49 Classics are good banjos.
Eric Ellis

TOMCAT - Posted - 06/14/2015:  14:07:54

Thanks. I am enjoying it