Posted By: jasonlampel | Rate Member
$3,999 USD
Due to unexpected family expenses I am reluctantly selling this banjo that I bought 2 months ago from Jim Britton. The Banjo is a Power-House in regards to volume and tone. Here is the description from Jim's ad:
Here's a quite powerful style 1 conversion. The pot is all original except the Presto tailpiece and unplated 20-hole flathead tone ring by Jerry Sloan. The flange has moderate "pull" and the rim is a "fatboy". The neck is maple with "speed neck" finish and Keith D-Tuners and Keith standard tuners included. Fret wear is very light and 5th string spikes at 7-10. This banjo has a new Remo head and ships in a black w/green interior hard shell case. This is a great opportunity to own a Gibson prewar conversion
This banjo was originally purchased from Jim Mills in 2006 by Justin Jenkins. It was later "speed necked" and the ring changed to a Sloan. Justin used this banjo on several recordings with the bands: Blue Moon Rising, Grasstowne, & American Drive.
F.O.N. 9539-76 (Around 1929-1930)
see the archived ad (listed for $4500) w/ extra pics at : banjohangout.org/classified/62408
I am selling it with the Purcell old counter wood bridge that is currently on it (sounds awesome!) and including the Sosebee red maple that came on it.
Here is a sound sample from Jerry Sloan's page of Justin playing the banjo when they first put the Sloan ring in it (prepare to be blown away!) : banjohangout.org/myhangout/med...archived=
Jim Mills currently sells his TB-1's for $6500
Message me for more pics and videos (I will try to post some)
Location:
United States, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Shipping:
Buyer Pays
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
If PayPal, Buyer Pays fees.
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:
Sold
Listing No:
64267
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