• Front and side of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo

    Yes, there is a painting of a sailing "tall-ship" on the hide head. But that is just ornamentation to the coolness of these four strings. Built in Kalamazoo, the TB-1 represents Gibson's early approach at resonator-style banjos featuring a hinged trapdoor plate for the resonator. Built on a 10-1/2" maple rim with a multi-hole tone ring on ball bearings and dual coordinator rods. It has a maple neck with ebony fingerboard with extension. Pearl dot position markers and "The Gibson" logo inlay. Peghead has a paddle shape and comes to a center point and has "Arrowhead" plate tuners. Shaded maple finish on neck. Original GiebĀ  hardshell case. Made in USA. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Tailpiece is missing cover. Restrung and setup by our shop.

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  • Front and side of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Full front and side of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Bridge of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Fretboard of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Headstock of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Tuners of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Neck joint and open trap door of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Back and side of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Full back and side of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Front of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Case for Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo
  • Full front of Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor 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.

  • 1924
  • SN 11124A-33
  • 10-1/2" maple rim
  • Hide head with painting of a Clipper sailing on the ocean
  • Multi-hole tone ring on ball bearings
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • On coordinator rod stamped "PAT. APPLIED FOR"
  • Maple hinged "trapdoor" resonator and rim
  • Transparent brown stain on rim and trapdoor resonator
  • Ivoroid bound trapdoor and oval soundhole
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 22 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts
  • Tailpiece is missing cover
  • One-piece maple neck with amber-brown finish
  • Ebony fingerboard with extension over head, pearl dot inlays
  • ~1-1/8" nut, 19" scale, 20 frets
  • Paddle headstock with pearl "The Gibson" logo on a slant
  • Nickel "Arrowhead" Waverly open gear plate tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Original Geib-style hardshell case (red lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Consignment

Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo (1924)

Gibson TB-1 Trapdoor Tenor Banjo (1924)

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SKU: 80U-224086

$700 USD
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Yes, there is a painting of a sailing "tall-ship" on the hide head. But that is just ornamentation to the coolness of these four strings. Built in Kalamazoo, the TB-1 represents Gibson's early approach at resonator-style banjos featuring a hinged trapdoor plate for the resonator. Built on a 10-1/2" maple rim with a multi-hole tone ring on ball bearings and dual coordinator rods. It has a maple neck with ebony fingerboard with extension. Pearl dot position markers and "The Gibson" logo inlay. Peghead has a paddle shape and comes to a center point and has "Arrowhead" plate tuners. Shaded maple finish on neck. Original GiebĀ  hardshell case. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Tailpiece is missing cover. Restrung and setup by our shop.
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.

  • 1924
  • SN 11124A-33
  • 10-1/2" maple rim
  • Hide head with painting of a Clipper sailing on the ocean
  • Multi-hole tone ring on ball bearings
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • On coordinator rod stamped "PAT. APPLIED FOR"
  • Maple hinged "trapdoor" resonator and rim
  • Transparent brown stain on rim and trapdoor resonator
  • Ivoroid bound trapdoor and oval soundhole
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 22 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts
  • Tailpiece is missing cover
  • One-piece maple neck with amber-brown finish
  • Ebony fingerboard with extension over head, pearl dot inlays
  • ~1-1/8" nut, 19" scale, 20 frets
  • Paddle headstock with pearl "The Gibson" logo on a slant
  • Nickel "Arrowhead" Waverly open gear plate tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Original Geib-style hardshell case (red lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
  • Consignment
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