Posted By: gibson49classic (+1) | Rate Member
$6,500 USD
FOR SALE: 2003 Gibson RB-Granada Hearts and Flowers. PM for Pricing and Availability
This banjo’s first owner was Blake Williams. He owned and played the banjo about 5 years, and sold it to one of my favorite pickers on the circuit today, Mr. Derek Vaden. This banjo has an incredible tone, and A TON OF POWER!!! It’s super responsive to the touch, and has that great low end, and super clear highs like only a Granada has. This banjo is standard Granada specs, Gold plated and engraved hardware, with curly maple resonator and neck and rosewood fingerboard. The figuring on both the neck and resonator are supreme and what I would consider well above average.
The only modifications I know of on the instrument are as follows; the back of the neck has been speed necked to a super smooth and comfortable finish for maximum playability. (Sonny Osborne loved the speed neck, and all of the Chief’s and KRAKO’s came standard with this feature) There are two very small plugged holes from where Blake had a sliding capo installed, they are almost invisible, (spikes are installed currently) and the fifth string peg replaced with a modern replacement.
The Gibson Granada is the GOLD STANDARD of bluegrass banjo, with Earl Scruggs and Sonny Osborne both playing one for the majority of their careers. This banjo is housed in its original black “The Gibson” branded case. These don’t come up for sale often, and when they do, they generally don’t last long!!!
Location:
United States, Flag Pond, TN, 37650
Shipping:
Buyer pays shipping
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
If we use PayPal for payment, it must be friends and family, or buyer can add on their charge to the price.
Return Policy:
Returns not accepted.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Good Condition
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Make:
Gibson
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
108767
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