Posted By: timliudahl (+2) | Rate Member
$9,990 USD
This is a near mint tenon Gibson Florentine Custom Tenor Banjo made in 1930.. The original finger board did not have the scenes of Venice. Renee Karnes did a complete restoration on the banjo, and the finger board now has all the proper Venetian scenes. She also refinished it with the original colors used by Gibson in 1930, Need I say more. Original Serial No. 9227 was on the neck and inside the resonator. They are very difficult to see due to refitting the neck and got over painted when the resonator was refinished. I have photographs from before finishing but even then they were not very visible. All metal parts were re-gold plated. the picture of the arm rest has a slight brownish color. That is in the photograph the gold plating is fine. The original engraving on the armrest is worn due to the re-plating process. Note: The armrest must be totally buffed down to the original brass before it is re-plated first with nickel and then the gold.
Why custom? Gibson used some "All American" engravings for the armrest and tone ring. The other engraved parts are Florentine. Not sure what Gibson pattern was used for the flange. All the engravings go together very nicely If you didn't know this you would never even notice.
Location:
United States, IL, 61455
Shipping:
$150.00 in USA lower 48
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person)
Payment Option Notes:
I prefer a Cashiers Check or Bank Draft from your bank.
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 7 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: Have it INSURED if returning banjo.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Mint Condition
Category:
Make:
Gibson
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
70837
Contact Info:
Please call after 3:00 to midnight { Central Standard Time Zone } If necessary leave me a message and your phone number and I'll get back to you. Phone No. : 1-309-837-1067
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