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Gibson Ballbearing Owners Group

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All those who own or would like to own one of these wonderful instruments are invited to join.

119 Members, Created 1/26/2011 -

Administrators: Couchie (owner)

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Hide Heads thickness...

How do the different thicknesses sound on a BB? I have a general knowledge of hide heads--thinner ones are brighter, thicker ones are darker...since BBs are different beasts does this also... Read More
From revellfa 13 years ago
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Do they sound different?

I know that every banjo is unique and can sound different with different set-ups, so the following question is one of generalities, not specifics: is there, in general, an appreciable tone difference... Read More
From loggerhead 13 years ago
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Just got a 2926 BB

I just got a 1926 BB. I'm trying to find one of the Sullivan or Huber conversion tone rings so I can try the tone as and as a flat head. Any leads on where to find one of these conversion tone... Read More
From Ragtimejoe 13 years ago
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Is a ball bearing tone ring any heavier than a flathead

Any noticeable difference in weight between a ball bearing tone ring and a modern flat head tone ring (in general)? Thanks
From Ragtimejoe 13 years ago
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Hoow much should I expect to pay for a 26 BB Masterton

How much should I expect to pay for a 1926 ball bearing Mastertone in excellent condition with a well made 5 string neck by a known maker with HSC? Thanks
From Ragtimejoe 13 years ago
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	Meet Doc, Sleepy, Happy and Grumpy Linked by paxflyer 6 years ago
	1926 Gibson tb3 w/conversion 5 string neck Linked by petevincze 7 years ago
	(untitled) Linked by bbult 7 years ago: Gibson Script Logo Block on my 1925 Tb3.....very few were made...Oct 1925...
	PRICE REDUCED! Original 5 String 1926 Gibson Mastertone RB-3, Ball-bearing, FON 8447-7 Linked by revellfa 8 years ago: Wow. Only one I've ever seen for sale
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by revellfa 8 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by revellfa 8 years ago: I'd like to trade my 1954 Gibson Southern Jumbo for your Ball Bearing Banjo
	Raised head Banjo for sale - REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED - ON EBAY. ** SOLD SOLD SOLD ** Linked by Ralph Stanley legend 8 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Ralph Stanley legend 8 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by revellfa 9 years ago: 1923 TB-3 conversion. Balls and tone hoop but no springs on this model I'm told.
MP3: Darlin' Cora Linked by revellfa 9 years ago: Played on a 1923 TB-3 Conversion. No springs on this model, just the tube and balls.