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The purpose of this group is neither to condemn or condone the conversion banjos of Gibson manufacture but share them to all!

180 Members, Created 1/26/2011 -

Administrators: plunka5 (owner) , Arthur Hatfield , banjodr , Bill-in-NC , bryantde , flatthead , revellfa


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un-cut TB-75 best sound?

I have and un-cut 75, I just didn't have the  heart to chop it. So I put on a conversion ring and had Frank Neat put on a style 3 neck.  This was years ago and I've always wondered... Read More
From torpedo 8 years ago
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Resonator Thumb Screws

Looking for Reso Thumb Screws (the small ones) for a 1925 TB3 Ball Bearing Gibson...they seem to be impossible to find.  Thanks
From bbult 8 years ago
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1938 Tb-11

I recently purchased my 38 tb11 with a 5 string neck and all original parts w/ case. Still has the tone hoop and sounds awesome.
From Foxon5 9 years ago
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Now I know the Hype

Just got my first conversion and now I know what it's all about. I have owned modern Gibson's, Ode, Ome, Stelling, Sullivan and others. All were very good, but pre war has got it all. I never... Read More
From dc48 10 years ago
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first conversion

I traded my RB 250 for  28 TB 2 cut for a OPF and a Blaylock no hole, new era tone ring.I couldnt be happier! its sounds SO GOOD!Even with the Asian Maple neck on it ,its great.I have a... Read More
From Dustyman 10 years ago
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Gibson ball bearing banjo
Linked by revellfa 12 years ago: Tweaked the setup a little bit...

Classified: SOLD! Very cool 1927 Gibson Pyramid Banjo For Sale
Linked by revellfa 12 years ago: You don't see these too often

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Ball bearing banjo 1925/26 TB3/PB /RB 4
Linked by revellfa 12 years ago: Interesting history behind this original owner pre-war Gibson I've come across.

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Bill Hayes oo converted to pre-war granada
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1927 Gibson TB1 to Style 3 Conversion by Bill Hayes(PENDING)
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Gibson Style 11 conversion by Bill Hayes(ON HOLD)
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Prewar KK10 conversion.
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1930's Gibson TB-11 conversion
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1926 TB1 Gibson Conversion
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1933 TB-2 Conversion OPF PRICE REDUCED LOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linked by plunka5 12 years ago

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