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  • Front and side of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
    Nice player!  If you like that broken-in feel this one is for you.
    Mahogany neck, maple rim with brass tone hoop. Rosewood fingerboard.
    Krishot tuners and geared 5th string peg installed. With newer TKL HSC (burgundy lining). VGC+
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  • Full front and side of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Armrest, tailpiece and bridge of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Front body and neck joint of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Fretboard of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Front headstock of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Back headstock of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Back and side of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo
  • Side of Gibson RB-170 Open Back 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
  • SN 211484
  • 1964
  • VGC+
  • Dark brown stain
  • Mahogany neck with dove wing headstock
  • 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  • U-shaped neck profile
  • Krishot tuners and geared 5th string peg installed
  • Headstock features decal "Gibson" logo
  • ~5/8" maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 24 brackets
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Brass tone hoop
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Waverly-style tailpiece installed
  • Non-original armrest installed
  • With TKL HSC (burgundy lining)

Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo (1964)

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Used

SKU: 60U-212355

Regular price
$1,350 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$1,350 USD
Nice player!  If you like that broken-in feel this one is for you.
Mahogany neck, maple rim with brass tone hoop. Rosewood fingerboard.
Krishot tuners and geared 5th string peg installed. With newer TKL HSC (burgundy lining). VGC+
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
  • SN 211484
  • 1964
  • VGC+
  • Dark brown stain
  • Mahogany neck with dove wing headstock
  • 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  • U-shaped neck profile
  • Krishot tuners and geared 5th string peg installed
  • Headstock features decal "Gibson" logo
  • ~5/8" maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 24 brackets
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Brass tone hoop
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Waverly-style tailpiece installed
  • Non-original armrest installed
  • With TKL HSC (burgundy lining)