Gibson Ballbearing Owners Group

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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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Any issues/concerns I should know before getting a BB

I'm thinking of getting a 26 or 27 TB 2 BB conversion. Any issues or concerns with the tone ring that I should know about before getting into one. I like the sound, but it seems there are a... Read More
From Ragtimejoe 13 years ago
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Some BB questions

As I look for a possible BB for purchase, I have discovered a few questions I need answered. First, how many BBs and springs constitute a full set? Did this vary by year/model? Did all years and... Read More
From loggerhead 13 years ago
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Another great BB for sale

davepicksa5 is the same guy that I bought mine from--he's great to deal with. This one looks like a nice one http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/40013
From revellfa 13 years ago
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two threads in one. butcher a banjo & dealing with rust

butcher a banjo I started this thread a long time ago just to see how people felt. It ties into the post from picnman. If this link doesn't take you to the thread, search: butcher... Read More
From gdoc 13 years ago
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capping original BB rim

I recently played an original BB banjo with ball bearings removed and rim capped. To my ear this was an excellent sounding banjo. I don't believe the holes in the rim had been... Read More
From picknman 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.