gibson mastertone banjo models

The only two nickel& dime issues with the banjo is long time ago somebody relocated the 5th string capo and moved it closer to the 5 peg so there is an unfilled 1/32 hole in neck below the new position of the capo.The other issue which does not affect the fretting or sound is that many, many moons ago looks like the frets were replaced and there are 3 or four frets slightly flattened. There is a small amount of buckle rash on the back. 1965 Gibson RB-250 bow-tie Mastertone 5 string banjo, GIBSON MASTERTONE 19 FRET TENOR BANJO NECK 1920's 1930's HEARTS FLOWERS FLAME. The banjo has a curly maple neck and resonator, hearts and flowers mother-of-pearl inlay, ebony fingerboard, nickel plated parts, 20-hole prewar reissue tone ring and 5th string capo spikes. Comes with original hard shell case. When possible. Monica Wilson on Gibson Banjo Serial Numbers haztake. This item is in great condition with minimal signs of use or wear. us seller. Vtg Sunburst 1969 Gibson RB250 Mastertone Banjo 5 String RB-250 D-Tuners RB-250. Gibson Mastertone Banjo...with Earl Scruggs signature! Being from 1925 it has the ball-bearing tone ring, two-piece"tube-and-plate" flange with a grooved tension hoop, Presto tailpiece, Grover tuners, and nickel plated hardware. 1954 Gibson Mastertone Banjo - $1750 (Santa Monica) 1954 Gibson Mastertone Banjo, 5-stringThis one's a hybrid, of sorts. It’s a very high quality instrument that plays and sounds great. Several years ago, when Greg Rich was still with the Gibson Bluegrass division, the switch was made to the highly respected Kulesh tone ring. I can provide interested parties with a copy of the appraisal from Mr. Gruhn to further validate the instrument. If you go back to the advertisements of that time, 1984 were to be signed. I will make sure it is very well packaged for shipping. It is all original with the exception of Vega style hooks and nuts. Appraisal document will be included in the sale. CHECK OUT THE OTHER SIMILAR EARLY 1900S"WINDSOR" BANJO I ALSO HAVE UP ON AUCTION! Plays and sounds great. MP3 link to recorded sounds of this ax per request. When refretting. Banjo owners,players and repair people can benefit from the wealth of knowledge the Tom Nechville has put into this volume. The results of Nechville's lifetime of banjoexperimentation are compiled here in a clear, straightforward way. Excellent used condition with a few surface blemishes. Nicks, scratches& gouges Metal parts have corrosion& scratches& discoloration, Wood near tonering has nicks Wood around resonator has nicks. Probably late 70s to early 80s. I like to buy and sell mostly Gibson Banjo related items. Email with questions. But it is on a par with the best ones. Ward- Custom built specially for the legendary banjo picker extraordinaire Billy Edwards- This"one of a kind" custom built banjo is modeled after late 1920's to 30's Gibson mastertone specs- Has a custom built Huber brass tone ring and an original Gibson 1930's tension ring- The head stock has been professionally repaired and doweled under the fret board and is probably stronger than the original- Comes with case and plays and sounds amazing with a lot of projection and fantastic tone- has beautiful flame and this banjo is truly a grassers dream come true and will surely be the envie, of all who see and or play it- Please carefully examine the pictures and you decide? Flat hooks, grooved stretcher band, and the word“Mastertone” inlaid in the peghead with mother-of-pearl letters. Gibson's"pre-war" Mastertones. * Kulesh Tone Ring It appears to have all the original Gibson parts. It has a few minor scratches on the neck and resonator(see photos) which happens to be ox blood in color. I see no evidence of one ever being there. And pearl inlays from the late Bill Sullivan, 16" radius fingerboard, Neckville walnut. 1989 Gibson RB-3 Wreath Mastertone Banjo - shows and plays GREAT! I know that many players like a broke in head and these are just what you are looking for. The pot is from 1960. ♥ best of [?] I have the serial number and just wondering if there is some place to input the Serial Number to see if I can identify the year it was made. Democratic Republic of the Cuba Cyprus, CONTACT ME(Lou) to ask questions about compatibility. Detail. Includes new set of strings. Call me. Been living under the bed for too long. Features of this model include Ball Bearing Tonering, Inlay"Mastertone" in Fingerboard, Grooved Hoop, Kerschner T/P, 2 Pc Flange. The new model year typically launches in the fall as the current model year winds down. In great shape for a 30 year old instrument. International bidders must contact me before bidding. One Piece Flange. By George Gruhn. I doubt if you'll find anything like it again. 1978 Gibson Mastertone TA-250 Banjo Nice condition It has been in storage for twenty years or more when I received it. Therefore I am not the original owner of any of them and am not an expert. please see photos) The Banjo comes with it's original hard shell case that is in good functional condition. My reason for selling is. Shipping overseas is possible. Shipping Lighthouse Sound specializes in prompt. Detail. frets are in great shape. Gibson Product Year 2002 Model Earl Scruggs Standard Mastertone Serial # 70902 New/Preowned Preowned SKU 1448 Condition Mint Body Type(s) Banjo Back & Sides Maple Top xx Neck Wood Maple - Flamed Top Trim Violin Lines Fingerboard Ebony Fingerboard Bindings Ivoroid Fret Markers Mastertone Hearts and Flowers Frets to Body 22 Headplate Ebony I unfortunately did not inherit his talent for stringed instruments as a player and it has been unplayed since that time. please look at all pictures and examine carefully and ask questions- because what you see is what you get! Electronic tuner and a couple of sets of strings in the well loved hard shell case. As there is very little wear on them. I look forward to receiving positive feedback and 5 stars. If I didn't have two other top of the line Gibsons I wouldn't be selling it. I believe. Sorry NO international shipping. The resonator is from a 1925 Gibson TB-3 tenor banjo. Complete Gibson tube and plate banjo pot assembly. Taxes and charges are not included in, the item price or shipping charges. This is a great vintage banjo with Gibson pedigree. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. COMES WITH ITS ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE! Buyer to pay all shipping costs. The photos should speak for themselves. This goes right to Paypal. This banjo is great for any type of acoustic music. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prices of the Banjos picks. This is a beautiful, early all-original chrome one-piece-flange TB-4. NO RESERVE! It will need to be re-snared at some point(see pics) and the chrome needs a polish. Cut for flathead tone ring. SHIPPING INCLUDES U.S.P.S. Just use a different payment method. Also.if you wish. My store policy has been around longer than ebay so Check my feedback and be happy with your purchase, I will offer a 24 hr. Some fret wear at the first few positions, but no buzzing or other play-ability issues. The list excludes other Gibson brands such as Epiphone . One heavy banjo physically and artistically! Shipping to USA only.Buyer pays $60 shipping& insurance. This is a no reserve auction starting at.99 cents. Only one owner. Double-action truss rod. Shipping in the USA is via UPS. 1920s SCHMICK Vega Lyric guitar banjo Pre War 5 string Gibson Mastertone case? 112313-C* OTHER AUCTION INFORMATION* PAYPAL PAYMENTS IF YOU ARE PAYING BY PAYPAL. The resonator head is signed by Earl Scruggs and Little Roy Lewis of the Lewis family from Augusta. I included a picture of the neck that shows a cutback in the neck that doesn't seem to fit the well. TERMS: PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. It is such a good job I can't tell. The first one sold IN SHOP. The pot is listed on another auction if you want that too. INVENTORY NUM. THIS IS A SUPERB BANJO! Serial Nu. 11-inch rim. * Hearts & Flowers Peghead Inlay in some places, which was typical of this era. $995 or best offer for the pair. The stock mahogany resonator was stripped and some spectacular figured walnut was applied using a vacuum veneering setup.I used figured maple, Although this banjo hasn't been played in well over 20 years. The neck is straight and it has excellent action. SERIAL NUMBER 526145. 1954 Gibson RB 250 Mastertone 5 string Banjo.Serial number 42433-71.Original 4 hole archtop tone ring.This is a great players banjo as the tuners have been changed to grovers. Because of the delicate nature of proper shipping that we will make sure of and the possibility of Da, 1963 Gibson Mastertone TB-250 Conversion This banjo started out life as a 4-string tenor. This item is a store item and may be removed from eBay at any time due to item no longer being available. Great sounding instrument which plays well. The Lag bolt hole is not perfect in this tone ring, but that will be covered up by the heel of the neck. Gibson Earl Scruggs Mastertone Banjo#1872-One of the first 1,984 signed by Earl, Gibson RB-250 Master Tone Mastertone Banjo EUC Comes With Case Free Shipping. These classic prewar style tuners are the smoothest tuners I’ve found. * Maple Neck Serial# 0263 Hasn't been played for 25 years. Aside from the inlays and tone ring. Catalinbread, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Ernie Ball, Elixir, Fulltone, Godlyke, Keeley Electronics, Lava Cable, Pedaltrain, Pigtronix, Plush FX, Suhr Guitars, Voodoo Lab, Wampler Pedals and Xotic Effects. Elegant inlay, and spiked neck. Detailed pictures are always provided and I am happy to talk to you either via email or by phone about items listed for sale. It has a hardshell, case in VGC. The legendary Mastertone banjo was favored by none other than Earl Scruggs- and back when he was shopping for banjos. HAS A NEW BRIDGE AND HEAD. Please Let Us Know If You Are Bidding On Any Of Our Other Items And Need Us To Wait To Send You A Final Invoice. Don't miss out on this banjo. From waaranty card Date- 5/19/03 Model RB-250 SN 250-03-107 Near Mint- Beautiful sound. strap. force me to part ways with this one of a kind banjo. Bank MO preferred. WE SHIP 5 DAYS A WEEK. The case has the Pink Plush interior. We will install 5th string capo tacks on this banjo for no charge if desired. Cherry sunburst finish, multi-ply maple rim, 20-hole flathead tone ring, fiddle-cut peghead, tube and plate flange, checkerboard style binding, gold plated and engraved hardware, ebony fretboard with flying eagle inlay, Schaller D tuners. Found inside – Page 42Whenever these new models have been shown they have been praised by banjoists and ... The circulars exploit in particular the Gibson Master Tone tenor banjo ... Other than those mention items the pot is original with the original 4 hole arch top tone ring and thick rim. This banjo conforms to standard catalog specifications for the style 3 of the period. Found inside – Page 4But Earl chose the Gibson " Mastertone , " and banjo players around the world , stimulated by the sounds Earl could create with his instrument , took the ... There is black electrical tape over the locking mechanism so that the lock does not accidentally lock on itself. WE SHIP VIA UPS IN U S A I accept the following payment methods:PAYPAL. Inside of case is in very good condition Sold as pictured. Mi in 2/10/67. How else can I convey my enthusiasm about this banjo? The cut looks like Gibson did it but the well seems to have come from some other banjo, it does not have a Silvertone label on it. THIS THING SOUNDS GREAT! Nickel-plated. *Original Presto Tailpiece ^) $2995 or best offer. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars and parts. 1998 Gibson RB 3 Mastertone banjo. Found inside(Guitar). The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. I wanted to revisit this banjo because of the aluminum tone ring, tension hoop, and flange. All parts are original except the strings and head(skin) Included are: A brown wrap-around capo- A fifth-string capo that has been attached to the banjo already- Several plastic and metal picks- An Intellitouch detachable tuner- Mother-of-Pearl inlay- An adjustable leather strap with a cushioned shoulder part that is made of a soft. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. The pot assembly and resonator are original dating to . I can accept PayPal. This instrument was used and was loving cared for. gsrx_vers_468(GS 6.4(468), Vintage Ibanez Artist Made in Japan. I do not play banjo anymore and the banjo is just sitting around. I got this banjo from a dealer who mostly deals in vintage guitars. you'll absolutely love this one. The 1920's Mastertone TB-4 was one of Gibson's mid-line pr. The buyer must contact Rock Bottom Music before making payment if added insurance is desired. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. High quality part, most likely a Cox. Having no need for the extra instrument I am putting it up for sale for what I paid for it. Low action, straight neck, new head, some buckle rash on the resonator, original owner. There are no cracks in the neck. MC and VISA accepted. The lock is broken on the case. Has original Gibson label still attached to inner rim. Immediate payment required with Buy-It-Now option. Welcome to The Banjo Philes, a website for the Twang-Tone-obsessed. There's tarnish/wear to the parts but the finish and overall instrument is quite clean. Originally a tenor-necked instrument. Depending on your setup and other parts in the banjo, these can sound nasally and dry or perching and crisp, yet with great note separation which is indicative of all these rare old Pre War Gibson Mastertone Tone Rings that were made during the 1920's and the 1930's and this one is in perfectly serviceable condition with only minor cosmetic issues. I believe that the banjo is 100% Gibson with the exception of the resonator. Rim has been slightly altered on lathe to CORRECTLY fit this tonering with a slip fit and excellent contact to insure superior sound. OFFERS WELCOME!!! The neck is straight and this instrument plays and sounds great. Has# 3-9803-19 in rim and Gibson decal. WITH INSURANCE. VINTAGE 1979 USA GIBSON MASTERTONE 5 STRING BANJO wORIG HSC RARE!! as shown in the pictures(which is not through the finish) and a very minor ding at the top of the headstock. ALL SALES FINAL NO RETURNS AND NO INTERNATIONAL SALES. Has original Gibson case with combination lock that has not been set and comes with instructions.Has a few minor scratches and blemishes that hardly show in the picture.Has railroad spikes at 7,9, 10 and 12th frets. This particular banjo is from the first year the Mastertone line was introduced. This instrument was recently refurbished. - ( possibly with poplar in the center layer), - The flange was reportedly made from the same die from which all the flanges had been made since the late 20's, - different flange and tone rings (than the 1988 to 2007 model). Don't let the price fool you. The banjo is all-original with the exception of railroad spikes installed on the 7th and 10th frets of the fifth string. This appears to be in good condition for it's age. 1929 Gibson Mastertone Banjo TB-3, Beautiful!! This particular example. $86 to Canada. The back of the headstock says RB-250 Made in the USA. But additional shipping charges may apply. Below are descriptions, from various banjo dealers from whom I requested information about this model. For more information on this item and us call or visit. The First 5 frets have also been replaced. It does not have the original tuners the ones on it are Gold 5 star tuners with d tuners, the back cover has also been replaced and it not the original, It is very heavy, very load and sounds beautiful. is an estate item, any questions, please send a message or call(973) 868-4701. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM THIS IS A BUY IT NOW LISTING. ebay takes a cut of the shipping charges…I will certainly be losing money on the shipping end. More pics are available upon request. Found inside – Page 159 Children's Classics for Easy Banjo TAB Alfred Music ... www.adeptstudios.com Mastertone banjo: courtesy of Gibson USA • Moon: courtesy of The Library of ... I will describe everything I see about it and you can ask any questions you may have before the close of bidding. At least one model, the Epiphone Spirit, was manufactured in the USA during the early 1980s in the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI. I ship and answer emails Monday through Friday. necks that I've played. This Banjo has had some parts that have been replaced. I believe from a RB-250 but it has had a hearts&, flowers peghead and fingerboard professionally installed. The slight damage to the edge of the head-stock has absolutely no effect on the function or sound of the instrument. PLEASE NOTE: I only accept Paypal and payment is expected within 3 days of auction end. Seller added the following information: Thanks to an observant viewer. The time has come to find a new home for this rare instrument where it can be played and enjoyed. They said a Mr. Henning or something of that nature. Please excuse the reflections in the resonator pics. Please ask before paying. OH PB Lic. Binding at the heel needs a re glue. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. The original'Gibson USA' Kulesh flathead ring sounds great to me. Normal after time) A Barcus Berry B-B Jr pickup is installed on the banjo. I can switch out the armrest for one with a very nice. Scratches and gouges Wood on back of resonator has many scratches. Gibson Mastertone Prewar PB-4 1925 Plectrum Banjo PB4 522 Geib & Schaefer Rare!! The Gibson Granada Mastertone banjo appeared in 1925 in the second from the top position in. SCALE 20 7/8" HEAD 11" LIBERTY. Banjo head is a vintage USA made REMO and shows very little wear. Very good condition. Comes with Gibson Case and and original Gibson Warranty Card. It will also be shipped with insurance in the total amount of the sale. Therefore no returns are excepted. I have replaced the plastic Epiphone logo with a mother-of pearl Epiphone logo from Andy Depaule. Spikes installed at 7-8, 10 and 12. You should check out the other items I have for sale- visit My eBay Store. It has a bone nut and pip. The serial number is 966390. A little wear on the metal(it could use a cleaning) I am not the original owner so I cannot tell you how much it has been played or not. but not worn out. I don't know who built the neck but it is good quality work. Guarantee label. The setup, maintenance, and restoration of the five-string banjo. The Gibson Mastertone PB-4 is an exceptionally rare banjo that had a very short production run; only a dozen are known to exist today. This is some of the best"flathead" tone around, except it's an arch top just like this one! Comes to you in a brand new hard shell case(not pictured) Insured shipping is $55 to the lower 48 states. Further modifications include cutting the rim to retro-fit a full-weight, high profile, Huber HR-30 flathead tone ring and the installation of a modern“Presto” tailpiece. Your order will be held at the local delivery office for a week period Pair Vintage (s) Ceramic Gibson Banjo Salt And. Bound rosewood fretboard, bound maple resonator with dual concentric rings, 3/4" maple wood rim, tube and plate flange, 20-hole flathead tone ring, dual coordinator rods, vintage Gibson tailpiece, engraved armrest, geared planetary tuners, 5-Star frosted head and Moon bridge. It has no sticker or serial number. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Don't hesitate to ask. The Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard Mastertone Banjo is an elegant instrument; beautiful woods and finish throughout with a classic pearl inlay pattern.
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