• Front and side of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo

    The 1969 RB-250 is one of the most sought-after transitional examples of the model, combining the earlier bowtie fingerboard inlay and concentric ring sunburst resonator with the fiddle-cut headstock and one-piece flange that mark it as a late-production example before Gibson's shift to the two-piece flange and plain mahogany resonator of the early 1970s. Features include thin 1/2" multi-ply rim, flathead tone ring, mahogany neck and resonator, chrome hardware. Early Keith/Scruggs/Bump D-tuners installed. Tobacco sunburst finish. Period hardshell case. Made in USA. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: New frosted top head

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  • Front and side of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Bridge of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Armrest of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Fretboard of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Headstock of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Tuners of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Inside rim of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Nack joint and flange of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Neck joint of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Back and side of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Full back and side of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Front of Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Case for Gibson RB-25 Resonator Banjo
  • Full front and side of Gibson RB-25 Resonator 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.

  • 1969
  • SN 910151
  • 1/2" (thin) multi-ply rim, flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • 24 hook and bracket assembly, notched tension hoop
  • New frosted-top head installed
  • Tobacco sunburst finish on neck and resonator
  • Double bound mahogany resonator, concentric w-b-w purfling rings on back
  • Three-piece maple neck
  • Fiddle-cut headstock, black veneer with "crown" and "Gibson" logo in pearl
  • Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl bowtie inlays, 22 frets
  • "MASTERTONE" inlay at 22nd fret
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-1/2" scale
  • Two early Keith D-tuners marked "Bump | Scruggs | Keith" installed
  • Kluson stairstep tuners (other two and original 5-string peg in case pocket)
  • 5th string capo spike (railroad spike) installed at 7th fret
  • Tension tailpiece
  • Armrest
  • Chrome hardware
  • Period hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Consignment

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1969)

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1969)

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SKU: 70U-224015

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The 1969 RB-250 is one of the most sought-after transitional examples of the model, combining the earlier bowtie fingerboard inlay and concentric ring sunburst resonator with the fiddle-cut headstock and one-piece flange that mark it as a late-production example before Gibson's shift to the two-piece flange and plain mahogany resonator of the early 1970s. Features include thin 1/2" multi-ply rim, flathead tone ring, mahogany neck and resonator, chrome hardware. Early Keith/Scruggs/Bump D-tuners installed. Tobacco sunburst finish. Period hardshell case. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: New frosted top head
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.

  • 1969
  • SN 910151
  • 1/2" (thin) multi-ply rim, flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • 24 hook and bracket assembly, notched tension hoop
  • New frosted-top head installed
  • Tobacco sunburst finish on neck and resonator
  • Double bound mahogany resonator, concentric w-b-w purfling rings on back
  • Three-piece maple neck
  • Fiddle-cut headstock, black veneer with "crown" and "Gibson" logo in pearl
  • Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl bowtie inlays, 22 frets
  • "MASTERTONE" inlay at 22nd fret
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-1/2" scale
  • Two early Keith D-tuners marked "Bump | Scruggs | Keith" installed
  • Kluson stairstep tuners (other two and original 5-string peg in case pocket)
  • 5th string capo spike (railroad spike) installed at 7th fret
  • Tension tailpiece
  • Armrest
  • Chrome hardware
  • Period hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Consignment
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