A nice prewar conversion with a 1931 TB-3 rim, one-piece flange, 40 hole archtop tone ring, and double white-bound resonator with w-b-w concentric purfling rings. The 5-string mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl flying eagle inlays. Good sound! This instrument is in very good+ condition. - Price reduced.
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FON 9926-13
1931
Very good plus condition
Gloss Dark brown finish
1-5/32" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
Double white-bound maple resonator
w-b-w concentric purfling rings on resonator
~5/8" 3-ply maple rim
11" frosted top head
Dual coordinator rods
One-piece flange
24 brackets
40 hole archtop tone ring
Newer Kershner style tailpiece
Conversion 5-string mahogany neck by unknown maker
Rosewood fretboard with pearl flying eagle inlays
Five Star Planetary tuners, geared 5th string peg
Double cut peghead, 2 Keith D-tuners installed.
Finish worn off armrest
Resonator is refinished to match neck
Original "GIBSON MASTERTONE" label on rim
Newer hardshell case (burgundy lining)
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Gibson TB-3 Conversion Banjo (1931)

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SKU: 70U-206060

Regular price: $8,000 USD
Regular price: ~~$11,000 USD~~
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A nice prewar conversion with a 1931 TB-3 rim, one-piece flange, 40 hole archtop tone ring, and double white-bound resonator with w-b-w concentric purfling rings. The 5-string mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl flying eagle inlays. Good sound! This instrument is in very good+ condition. - Price reduced.

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