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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Conversion recommendations

I am considering a tenor to 5-string BB conversion project and will be needing a quality neck, followed by a good set-up. I am looking for recommendations for a builder who has special... Read More
From loggerhead 13 years ago
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my brand new used 1925 bb

I just got my 25 back from the shop, having a new neck made. Monte Hendricks in Pollock PInes Ca did the work and it is fantastic. But not only did he build a great neck, he took the whole... Read More
From gdoc 13 years ago
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Sullivan conversion ring fitting.... Help!

Hi Folks. Just wondering if anyone could help me.. Has anyone fitted a sullivan conversion ring to a TB3 before? I'm stuck! I'm trying to put a Sullivan conversion ring in my 1926 TB3.... Read More
From NickC 13 years ago
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26 TB-3 BB for sale on eBay - No Reserve

If you would like to own one of these great banjos, this is your chance. Great banjo but I have too many right now. I'll probably regret selling it, but I need to sell... Read More
From eMike 13 years ago
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26 TB-3 BB for sale on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281108778453?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Bought from BHO member Larry Hanshaw who bought it from Steve Huber. Excellent banjo,... Read More
From eMike 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.