SOLD: 1931 Gibson TB-3 Mastertone #25-17

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SOLD For Sale: SOLD: 1931 Gibson TB-3 Mastertone #25-17

Posted By: Greg Earnest (+7) | Rate Member

$8,500 USD

TB-3 Mastertone #25-17 dates to 1931 and is in very good original condition with the exception of a new Prucha Presto tailpiece and two new resonator thumb screws. A number of banjos from lot #25 have been seen with non-standard fingerboard inlays, and this one features the flying eagle pattern normally used on style 4 and Granada Mastertones. There is some outward flaring of the pot metal tension hoop and some pulling up of the pot metal flange (although I've seen much worse) and a small separation of the fingerboard binding at the first fret on the first-string side. I acquired this one from the family of the original owner with a torn Jos. B. Rogers calfskin head on it. It's housed in its original "red-line" Geib and Schaefer #511 case with purple flannel lining.

Please visit earnestbanjo.com/wp/gibson-tb-...ne-25-17/ for complete photos and description.

Sorry, no trades. . . thanks for looking!

Location:

United States, Smyrna, GA, 30080

Shipping:

insured shipping included to lower 48

Payment Methods:

Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover

Return Policy:

Returns not accepted.

Condition of Item(s):

Used - Very Good Condition

Discussion URL:

https://www.banjohangout.org/topic/389842