At Gryphon…So the asking price of $6,500 is at a high-end store that sells internationally. They generally have a pretty good idea of what used instruments can bring. We’re always being asked about banjo value — here’s one answer, at least for the asking price.
https://www.gryphonstrings.com/products/1998-gibson-rb-6-sparkle-5-string-banjo-used-23622#tab=specs
Edited by - Bill Rogers on 08/27/2026 03:27:26
Wow,
I love it. Looks superb in all respects... would love to hear it.
That one must have been a special order -- note that it's an archtop...
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Originally posted by J.AlbertThat one must have been a special order -- note that it's an archtop...
That's right. In those days, the archtop tonering was a custom option with Gibson. The banjo had to be specifically ordered that way.
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