Gibson RB 175

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From giweb on 8/17/2014 3:32:22 PM

Got an RB-175 on E.Bay last week. Great sounding banjo with only four digits of serial number dimly visible. I have read explanations of refinishing requiring sanding down serial numbers, but what about theft! I know several members have recounted banjo thefts over the years. As the premier Banjo database, does BHO have a stolen banjo registry?

I have been the victim of theft of tools and firearms three times in the past ten years.I reported the serial numbers but never recovered items. We should have somewhere to check when we see a banjo for sale that lists a serial number or partial number; pictures, etc.

I've only been on BHO for a few months. If it's there please lead me to it. I would love to read comments about finding Pete Seeger's stolen first long neck or catching the thief of Mike Halloran's banjo!

giweb

"Nothing Worthwhile is Easy!"

"Making Music is Worthwhile!" . . .But Not With Stolen Banjos!

3 Comments
	phdm says: 8/17/2014 9:41:10 AM Do tell - did someone actually find Pete's first long neck, stolen from the back of his car in 1949?!? That would be amazing! Peter
	LJ says: 8/19/2014 12:04:30 PM giweb, Congrats on that RB 175. You got a good deal on that long neck. Why are they going so cheap lately? Your question about serial numbers can be answered banjofiles.com. I traced the serial number on yours and I do believe it is missing its final digit. Based on the numbers that are showing, it appears that your banjo was produced in 1964. That would make sense since almost half of the RB 175's were made that year. Enjoy. Larry
	TonyS says: 8/21/2014 6:57:35 PM Thanks Lj fof helping pug new guy giweb- we gotta stick together! Have a great weekend guys!
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