• Front and side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo

    Listed in Gibson's 1927 catalog as a Mastertone Guitar Banjo, the GB-1 is the entry-level six-string model from a special era in Gibson's banjo production. Built on the standard 11" rim using a flat-plate diamond hole flange. Made without a tone ring, but it has a full size resonator vs trapdoor. It has later riveted open gear guitar tuners. Brown lacquer finish. Comes with a period hardshell guitar case. Made in USA. On consignment.


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Replacement guitar-style tuners, Later Gibson "Clamshell" tailpiece installed, newer bridge installed.

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  • Front and side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Full front and side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Bridge of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Armrest of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Fretboard of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Headstock of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Tuners of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Neck joint of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Back and side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Full back and side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Side of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Front of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Case for Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
  • Full front of Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1927
  • SN 8720-04
  • Brown lacquer finish
  • 3/4" thick maple rim (no tone ring)
  • 11" hide head, grooved tension hoop
  • 22 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Flat-plate flange with diamond holes
  • Full maple resonator and maple neck
  • Full C-shape neck profile
  • Ivoroid-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • 1-3/4" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • 20-fret maple fingerboard in dark stain, with pearl dot inlays
  • Guitar-style headstock, silkscreened "The Gibson" logo
  • Later nickel riveted open gear guitar tuners (some missing screws, upside down)
  • Vintage 70's Gibson "Clamshell" tailpiece installed
  • Armrest installed
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Period Geib hardshell guitar case (green lining)
  • Consignment

Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo (1927)

Gibson GB-1 Guitar Banjo (1927)

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Listed in Gibson's 1927 catalog as a Mastertone Guitar Banjo, the GB-1 is the entry-level six-string model from a special era in Gibson's banjo production. Built on the standard 11" rim using a flat-plate diamond hole flange. Made without a tone ring, but it has a full size resonator vs trapdoor. It has later riveted open gear guitar tuners. Brown lacquer finish. Comes with a period hardshell guitar case. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Replacement guitar-style tuners, Later Gibson "Clamshell" tailpiece installed, newer bridge installed.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1927
  • SN 8720-04
  • Brown lacquer finish
  • 3/4" thick maple rim (no tone ring)
  • 11" hide head, grooved tension hoop
  • 22 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Flat-plate flange with diamond holes
  • Full maple resonator and maple neck
  • Full C-shape neck profile
  • Ivoroid-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • 1-3/4" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • 20-fret maple fingerboard in dark stain, with pearl dot inlays
  • Guitar-style headstock, silkscreened "The Gibson" logo
  • Later nickel riveted open gear guitar tuners (some missing screws, upside down)
  • Vintage 70's Gibson "Clamshell" tailpiece installed
  • Armrest installed
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Period Geib hardshell guitar case (green lining)
  • Consignment
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