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This RB-250 resonator banjo has a maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator and a flathead tone ring. Replaced parts include truss rod cover, newer clamshell tailpiece, and 5th string tuner. It also now has a new bone nut done by our shop. The mahogany neck has a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl bowtie and Mastertone inlays. Equipped with 5th string capo spikes at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets. Bound "Dove Wing" headstock has the original stairstep tuners. Includes an earlier Lifton hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.
This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)
Condition Notes: Four screw holes in neck binding at 5th and 15th frets, fine-pattern finish checking and wear with age on neck and resonator, replacment truss rod cover and tailpiece. New bone nut by our shop.× This item comes with our Expert Setup
This used product is in Very Good Condition
Very Good: This used item may have some scratches, pick wear, missing finish, or buckle rash, but nothing that affects playability or functionality.
Condition Notes: Four screw holes in neck binding at 5th and 15th frets, fine-pattern finish checking and wear with age on neck and resonator, replacment truss rod cover and tailpiece. New bone nut by our shop.
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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 139459
- 1963
- 9/16" maple rim
- Flathead tone ring
- 11" top frosted head, 1-piece flange, notched tension hoop, 24 brackets
- Double bound mahogany on maple resonator sunburst finish, concentric purfling rings (3 lugs)
- Mahogany neck, sunburst gloss finish
- Bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl bowtie inlays, "Mastertone" inlay block 22nd fret
- 1-3/16" new bone nut (by our shop)
- 5/8" Huber straight maple with ebony cap bridge
- 5th string capo spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets, replacement truss rod cover
- Later replacement clamshell tailpiece
- Single coordinator rod, armrest
- Bound dove wing headstock, black overlay, logo and crown inlays
- Gibson/Firedbird "stairstep" tuners, newer 5th string peg with pearloid button
- Earlier Lifton hardshell case (pink lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, MI USA
- On consignment
Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1963)
Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (1963)
SKU: 70U-224571
This RB-250 resonator banjo has a maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator and a flathead tone ring. Replaced parts include truss rod cover, newer clamshell tailpiece, and 5th string tuner. It also now has a new bone nut done by our shop. The mahogany neck has a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl bowtie and Mastertone inlays. Equipped with 5th string capo spikes at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets. Bound "Dove Wing" headstock has the original stairstep tuners. Includes an earlier Lifton hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. On consignment.
Condition Notes: Four screw holes in neck binding at 5th and 15th frets, fine-pattern finish checking and wear with age on neck and resonator, replacment truss rod cover and tailpiece. New bone nut by our shop.
This used product is in Very Good Condition
Very Good: This used item may have some scratches, pick wear, missing finish, or buckle rash, but nothing that affects playability or functionality.
Condition Notes: Four screw holes in neck binding at 5th and 15th frets, fine-pattern finish checking and wear with age on neck and resonator, replacment truss rod cover and tailpiece. New bone nut by our shop.
Learn more about our condition ratings
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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 139459
- 1963
- 9/16" maple rim
- Flathead tone ring
- 11" top frosted head, 1-piece flange, notched tension hoop, 24 brackets
- Double bound mahogany on maple resonator sunburst finish, concentric purfling rings (3 lugs)
- Mahogany neck, sunburst gloss finish
- Bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl bowtie inlays, "Mastertone" inlay block 22nd fret
- 1-3/16" new bone nut (by our shop)
- 5/8" Huber straight maple with ebony cap bridge
- 5th string capo spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets, replacement truss rod cover
- Later replacement clamshell tailpiece
- Single coordinator rod, armrest
- Bound dove wing headstock, black overlay, logo and crown inlays
- Gibson/Firedbird "stairstep" tuners, newer 5th string peg with pearloid button
- Earlier Lifton hardshell case (pink lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, MI USA
- On consignment
