• Front and side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo

    This RB-250 resonator banjo has a modified maple rim, resonator, flathead tone ring, and plugged holes in the bound dove wing. Replacement parts include armrest, 1-piece flange, truss rod cover, 5th string capo. Original mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearl bowtie and Mastertone inlays, and stairstep tuners with 5th string friction peg. Still bangs good! Superior fiberglass hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.


    This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Previously modified, replaced and repaired parts, needs neck reset, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Full front and side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Bridge of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Armrest of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Fretboard of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Headstock of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Tuners of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Neck joint of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Inside rim of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Neck joint of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Back and side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Full back and side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Side of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Front of Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Case for Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo
  • Full front of Gibson RB-250 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) 372-7880.0

  • SN 151871
  • c. 1963
  • 11" top frosted head
  • Double bound mahogany on maple resonator (3 lugs)
  • Sunburst finish, concentric circles
  • 9/16" maple rim (refinished)(4 dowels in edge of rim)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Flathead tone ring (holes reamed out, plating delamination)
  • Replacement 1-piece flange (should be two piece)
  • Maple neck (over-spray), repaired heel
  • White-bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/2" scale
  • Pearl bowtie inlays, Mastertone inlay block 22nd fret
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Sliding 5th string capo installed
  • Replacement armrest with engraving
  • Gibson/Firedbird "stairstep" tuners, friction 5th string peg
  • Bound dove wing headstock, black overlay, logo and crown inlays
  • Plugged holes in headstock from removed D-tuners
  • Replacement truss rod cover
  • Presto-style tailpiece with replacement cover
  • Superior fiberglass hard shell case
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
     

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (c.1963)

Gibson RB-250 Resonator Banjo (c.1963)

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SKU: 70U-223336

$1,000 USD
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This RB-250 resonator banjo has a modified maple rim, resonator, flathead tone ring, and plugged holes in the bound dove wing. Replacement parts include armrest, 1-piece flange, truss rod cover, 5th string capo. Original mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearl bowtie and Mastertone inlays, and stairstep tuners with 5th string friction peg. Still bangs good! Superior fiberglass hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Previously modified, replaced and repaired parts, needs neck reset, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.0

  • SN 151871
  • c. 1963
  • 11" top frosted head
  • Double bound mahogany on maple resonator (3 lugs)
  • Sunburst finish, concentric circles
  • 9/16" maple rim (refinished)(4 dowels in edge of rim)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Flathead tone ring (holes reamed out, plating delamination)
  • Replacement 1-piece flange (should be two piece)
  • Maple neck (over-spray), repaired heel
  • White-bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/2" scale
  • Pearl bowtie inlays, Mastertone inlay block 22nd fret
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Sliding 5th string capo installed
  • Replacement armrest with engraving
  • Gibson/Firedbird "stairstep" tuners, friction 5th string peg
  • Bound dove wing headstock, black overlay, logo and crown inlays
  • Plugged holes in headstock from removed D-tuners
  • Replacement truss rod cover
  • Presto-style tailpiece with replacement cover
  • Superior fiberglass hard shell case
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
     
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