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    A fine 70's Gibson Mastertone 5-string, classic features include mahogany resonator and neck, ebony fingerboard, black finished maple rim, flathead tone ring. Pearl inlay appointments. Frets are a little low, side to side neck pitch is slightly off. Plays great, banger sound! Original hard shell case. Made in USA.
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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 72648154
  • 1978
  • VG-EC (frets are little low, neck pitch is slightly off, plays great!)
  • Gloss finish
  • Mahogany resonator and 2-piece mahogany neck
  • Side to side neck pitch is slightly off
  • Black finished 3/4" maple rim
  • Mastertone label inside rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Pearl varied pattern inlays
  • Block "Mastertone" inlay at 21st fret
  • Fiddle peghead shape
  • "Gibson" headstock logo, diamonds and curlicue inlays
  • 2-piece tube-and-plate flange
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • 2 leg armrest stamped "Gibson"
  • Gibson clamshell tailpiece
  • Attachment bracket trimmed to accommodate neck pitch 
  • Five geared tuners with pearloid buttons
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-3/8" scale
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • Original hard shell case (red lining)
  • Made in USA

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1978)

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SKU: 70U-211541

Regular price
$2,750 USD
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$2,750 USD
A fine 70's Gibson Mastertone 5-string, classic features include mahogany resonator and neck, ebony fingerboard, black finished maple rim, flathead tone ring. Pearl inlay appointments. Frets are a little low, side to side neck pitch is slightly off. Plays great, banger sound! Original hard shell case. Made in USA.
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • SN 72648154
  • 1978
  • VG-EC (frets are little low, neck pitch is slightly off, plays great!)
  • Gloss finish
  • Mahogany resonator and 2-piece mahogany neck
  • Side to side neck pitch is slightly off
  • Black finished 3/4" maple rim
  • Mastertone label inside rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Pearl varied pattern inlays
  • Block "Mastertone" inlay at 21st fret
  • Fiddle peghead shape
  • "Gibson" headstock logo, diamonds and curlicue inlays
  • 2-piece tube-and-plate flange
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • 2 leg armrest stamped "Gibson"
  • Gibson clamshell tailpiece
  • Attachment bracket trimmed to accommodate neck pitch 
  • Five geared tuners with pearloid buttons
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-3/8" scale
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • Original hard shell case (red lining)
  • Made in USA