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    Here's a banger for you, a venerable RB-250. This 5-string resonator banjo has a flathead tone ring, 2-piece flange, and an 11" frosted head. Features include 3-piece mahogany neck, bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard, and 2 Keith D-tuners. Original hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, 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 517021
  • 1974-75
  • VGC (frets are level but low) (repaired headstock)
  • Dark natural finish 
  • Double bound resonator 
  • Black finished 3/4" maple rim
  • Mastertone label inside rim
  • 11" frosted head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 2-piece tube-and-plate flange
  • 24 brackets
  • Flathead Mastertone tone ring
  • Replacement Kershner-style tailpiece
  • 3-piece mahogany neck
  • Bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl varied pattern inlays 
  • Block "Mastertone" inlay at 21st fret
  • 5th string capo installed
  • 2 Keith D-tuner pegs installed
  • Five geared tuners with pearloid buttons
  • 1-3/16" nut width, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Armrest
  • Truss rod cover replaced
  • Fiddle shaped peghead with pearl script "Gibson" logo, curlicues and diamond inlays 
  • Original hardshell case (plush dark blue lining) (replacement handle)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1974-75)

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SKU: 70U-209754

$2,400 USD
$2,400 USD
Here's a banger for you, a venerable RB-250. This 5-string resonator banjo has a flathead tone ring, 2-piece flange, and an 11" frosted head. Features include 3-piece mahogany neck, bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard, and 2 Keith D-tuners. Original hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.
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 517021
  • 1974-75
  • VGC (frets are level but low) (repaired headstock)
  • Dark natural finish 
  • Double bound resonator 
  • Black finished 3/4" maple rim
  • Mastertone label inside rim
  • 11" frosted head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 2-piece tube-and-plate flange
  • 24 brackets
  • Flathead Mastertone tone ring
  • Replacement Kershner-style tailpiece
  • 3-piece mahogany neck
  • Bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl varied pattern inlays 
  • Block "Mastertone" inlay at 21st fret
  • 5th string capo installed
  • 2 Keith D-tuner pegs installed
  • Five geared tuners with pearloid buttons
  • 1-3/16" nut width, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Armrest
  • Truss rod cover replaced
  • Fiddle shaped peghead with pearl script "Gibson" logo, curlicues and diamond inlays 
  • Original hardshell case (plush dark blue lining) (replacement handle)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA