Posted By: BTuno (+19) | Rate Member
$1,950 USD
This banjo has an original 1926 Gibson TB-2 rim and resonator with matching FON’s, 8439-31. It is a shoe-bracket rim with block construction. Original bracket shoes, flat hooks and nuts, grooved tension hoop, and single coordinator rod. It has an unmarked plastic head and a Presto window tailpiece. The flange is a from a later date bearing hex cutouts and the resonator is attached with the original ’26 hex nuts. The arm rest is a wooden Slimline. The top of the rim was modified to properly fit the replica Pyramid tone ring made by Arnold Clayton. The resonator is single bound and shows moderate wear, light rash, several dings, and lacquer checking, but no cracks or repairs. The neck is a very nice modern creation (maker, date unknown), 26 3/8” scale, made of maple with a rosewood fretboard and ebony peghead overlay. No cracks or repairs. The inlays are interestingly unique, in the style of Gibson’s Style 5 UB (ukelele banjos) of that era. I have never seen that on a regular banjo before, but I like it! It has 5th string capo spikes at the frets 7, 8, 9. It has Gotoh tuners with vintage ivoroid buttons. The banjo is set up an 11/16 in bridge, leaving 1/16” string height at the 12th fret. Overall, the banjo is in very good condition, with no major issues. It plays very well, in both bluegrass and old time jams. It comes with a like new black hard shell case. PRICE REDUCED TO $1950. Buyer to pay exact shipping charges TBD.
Location:
United States, CA, 94903
Shipping:
exact shipping cost to be paid by buyer
Payment Methods:
Escrow.com (Buyer Pays Fees), Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 2 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back. Buyer pays return shipping.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Very Good Condition
Category:
Make:
Gibson
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
111304
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