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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Choice Comments?

I am in the enviable position of having the option to choose between two Ball Bearing Gibsons, a '26 Granada and a '25 Style 5--or perhaps an unenviable position, since I cannot have them... Read More
From loggerhead 11 years ago
11 comments

Looking for BB Granada

The title pretty much sums it up, as does my ad in the Classifieds under Wanted to Buy. Either a four or five string is okay. Any leads or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
From loggerhead 11 years ago
3 comments

Some BB qestions

What is the typical weight of a ball-bearing Gibson? Is there a weight difference between the shotgun skirt and the non? Thanks in advance for the information.
From loggerhead 11 years ago
4 comments

BB at Elderly

There's a nice BB at Elderly for sale if anybody is interested--the price sure is right $2,300.
From revellfa 11 years ago
6 comments

1925 style 3 ball bearing conversion

I now have my newly converted to 5 string style 3 ball bearing Mastertone. Mr. Don Bryant expert luthier from Thurmond NC did a fantastic job. The neck... Read More
From picknman 12 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.