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How much does an avereage 5 string 11" BB weigh

I was windering what an average 5 string 11" BB weighs compared to an average 5 string professional level flatheahed tone ring banjo? Also, does anyone make a repro bb tone... Read More
From Ragtimejoe 10 months ago
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Beautiful 1925 TB-5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/122811701089655/permalink/4104549436249175/
From kodakcollector 4 years ago
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1925 Gibson RB 5 Conversion

I am considering the purchase of a 1925 Gibson RB 5 conversion.  I have purchased banjos from the seller before.  He has a 48-hour return policy.  The RB 5 is very beautiful in my... Read More
From RHR 4 years ago
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Needing some BB Specs

I was planning to build a 1926-style BB tone ring (eventually), and was wanting to get some specs so I can know what materials to get. What are the three tonehoops made of?  What are the... Read More
From Hunter Lemon 5 years ago
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1925 value?

a couple years ago I looked at a 1925 ball bearing Gibson,I can't remember for sure if it was a 3 or a 4,but it was completely original,had been played a lot but probably not for the last 40 yrs.... Read More
From Ks_5-picker 5 years ago
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Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Most people say their BB banjos sound more like flatheads than arch tops. What do you think of mine?

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Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Where are all of these style 4s coming from lately?

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1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB-3 Conversion
Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Nice old 26' conversion with original tenor neck. The price is to die for even in the current market and for this time of the year. A good seller too...

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Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Great story about an old 26 TB-3.

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MAKE OFFER! Gibson 1925 TB-3 Ball Bearing Conversion #8161-7
Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Here's one with a Sullivan conversion ring.

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Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Awesome 25' conversion.

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Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: A nice 26 for sale

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1926 Gibson Plectrum PB-3 Banjo
Linked by revellfa 11 years ago: Nice 25 for sale

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