1929 Gibson TB1 Conversion

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From bbult on 6/17/2014 3:01:33 PM

Just acquired a 1929 TB1 Conversion..Robin Smith Neck..Blaylock JD Crowe Beartracks Tone Ring...very clean...quite happy with it..

My first pre-war..any advice from BHO members on care, etc appreciated.....

What is the best way to find the history on something like this?? 85 Years Old...

Thanks

4 Comments
	Kurt Kemp says: 6/17/2014 2:38:04 PM Congratulations. Sound like a killer banjer. Bedtime advice I can give is to play the snot out of it.
	Kurt Kemp says: 6/17/2014 2:39:29 PM Sorry, that should say "best". Not sure why my iPad changes words AFTER I proofread!
	jonfinder says: 6/17/2014 3:14:23 PM post some pics!
	JohnWaters says: 7/1/2014 6:13:38 AM Congratulations! I doubt that it will require any special care (over a newer banjo). It's probably already been through some stuff in its 85 years -- and survived. :-)
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