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1979 Gibson RB-250 5-String Banjo Used

  • Original price was: $2,250.00.Current price is: $1,912.50.
Pickup available 211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA

An all-original Gibson Mastertone that’s in remarkably good condition, especially considering that it’s 45 years old. The finish is especially clean, with the resonator showing no belt-buckle or jean rivets wear at all (What? a bluegrass banjo player who only played sitting down?). Has that classic flathead Mastertone sound, and delivers plenty of volume with little effort. Considering what a good imported Mastertone-copy sells for these days, why not get the real thing?

  • UPC 141458
  • Year 1979
  • Fingerboard Ebony
  • Neck material Mahogany
  • Total frets 22
  • Scale length 26 3/16"
  • Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Nut width 1 3/16"
  • Binding Celluloid
  • Tuners Gibson
  • Shell Multi-Ply Maple
  • Tone ring Flat Head
  • Resonator Yes
  • Flange Tube and Plate
  • Diameter 11"
  • Case bag color Black
  • Case type Hardshell
  • Serial number 70819118
  • SKU GUBRB250-70819118

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Tags: Level 1: Instruments Level 2: Banjos Level 3: 5 String Banjo Used Vintage