Gibson TB-3 Conversion (1935)
$11,500
sku: 70U-203417
This Gibson TB-3 Conversion is a fine sounding, recently converted 1935 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly with an uncut ~19/32 maple rim and the original mahogany resonator. The Frank Neat 5-string conversion neck has an ebony fingerboard with pearl flying eagle inlays. It’s equipped with Five Star Planetary tuners and geared 5th string peg. Other features include a First Quality low profile flathead tone ring, a Prucha Presto tailpiece, and a one-piece flange. This banjo is in excellent-minus condition. More Details...
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A great setup can make a world of difference. This instrument has been thoroughly inspected and expertly set up to play comfortably and sound its best.
Elderly Warranty: None
Manufacturer's Warranty: None
- Recently converted 1935 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly with uncut ~19/32 maple rim and original mahogany resonator
- Frank Neat conversion neck
- Double cut peghead
- Ebony fingerboard with pearl flying eagle inlays
- "MASTERTONE" inlaid on 21st fret
- Pearl nut
- Dual coordinator rods
- One piece flange
- First Quality low profile flathead tone ring
- Five Star Planetary tuners and geared 5th string peg
- Prucha Presto tailpiece
- 1-3/16" nut
- ~26-1/4" scale
- Replacement hooks and nuts
- With TKL hardshell case on consignment
- EC- with some wear on resonator
- Includes original tenor neck, 40 hole archtop tone ring, un-punched "Grover Patent" Presto tailpiece, hooks and nuts, and tenor original hardshell case (blue lining)
- SN: 405-3