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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Hearing what you're talking about

A recent thread on the BHO website got me interested in the Gibson Ballbearing banjos. In specific, it mentioned the somewhat indiosyncratic tone qualities of these instruments. I have... Read More
From loggerhead 13 years ago
16 comments

Updated 26 Style3

I am about a month in on playing a 26 TB3 conversion. Love the tone and the balance of the banjo. I am a hard picker for the most part and this banjo has helped me to back off a bit on... Read More
From banjerman 13 years ago
3 comments

Birth of a 1926 RB3..soon

I managed to get a 1926 TB3 from the classifieds and sent it to John Boulding down in NC where so many banjos are born. Hes goin to put on a vintage looking neck but new of course. Use the peghead... Read More
From banjerman 13 years ago
15 comments

correct ring for a mid/late ཕ style 4?

Hi folks, I have a '25 tb-4 conversion which currently has a flathead ring in it. The rim is uncut. I do not own the ball bearing ring/skirt/bearings/springs/etc, but I would like to... Read More
From John Steele 14 years ago
8 comments

Found on Ebay, 1926 BB pot

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-Gibson-Mastertone-Banjo-pot-Prewar-tone-ring-rim-flange-parts-/230848027865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_ Dave
From Dave1climber 14 years ago
2 comments

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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.