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    A nice 5-string conversion built on an original 1929 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly with a dark-stained flamed maple conversion neck by Frank Neat. The original TB-3 pot assembly includes a 40-hole archtop tone ring, two-piece flange, dual coordinator rods, and dark-stained maple celluloid-bound resonator, Fingerboard features wreath pearl inlays. Some initials are scratched into the inside back of the resonator.  4 small plugged holes inside rim (2 on each side). Remnants of a "Made In U.S.A." label inside the resonator. Original "GROVER PAT" Presto tailpiece (punched). Includes a grey thermoplastic hardshell case. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: A few plugged holes on interior of rim

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For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1929 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly
  • SN FON: 9259-14
  • Conversion 5-string by Frank Nea
  • Maple 3/4" 3-ply rim
  • 40-hole arch-top tone ring
  • Top frosted 11" 5-Star head
  • Two-piece flange
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • Maple resonator ivoroid binding
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/4" scale
  • Flamed maple 5-string conversion neck
  • Bound rosewood fretboard with wreath-style inlays and "MASTERTONE" block inlay at 15th fret
  • Railroad spikes installed at 7th, 9th, 10th frets
  • Krishot pancake-style tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Deluxe molded hardshell case (black lining)
  • Consignment

Gibson TB-3 Conversion Resonator Banjo (1929)

Gibson TB-3 Conversion Resonator Banjo (1929)

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SKU: 70U-224420

$5,250 USD
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A nice 5-string conversion built on an original 1929 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly with a dark-stained flamed maple conversion neck by Frank Neat. The original TB-3 pot assembly includes a 40-hole archtop tone ring, two-piece flange, dual coordinator rods, and dark-stained maple celluloid-bound resonator, Fingerboard features wreath pearl inlays. Some initials are scratched into the inside back of the resonator.  4 small plugged holes inside rim (2 on each side). Remnants of a "Made In U.S.A." label inside the resonator. Original "GROVER PAT" Presto tailpiece (punched). Includes a grey thermoplastic hardshell case. On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: A few plugged holes on interior of rim
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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.

  • 1929 Gibson TB-3 pot assembly
  • SN FON: 9259-14
  • Conversion 5-string by Frank Nea
  • Maple 3/4" 3-ply rim
  • 40-hole arch-top tone ring
  • Top frosted 11" 5-Star head
  • Two-piece flange
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • Maple resonator ivoroid binding
  • 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/4" scale
  • Flamed maple 5-string conversion neck
  • Bound rosewood fretboard with wreath-style inlays and "MASTERTONE" block inlay at 15th fret
  • Railroad spikes installed at 7th, 9th, 10th frets
  • Krishot pancake-style tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Deluxe molded hardshell case (black lining)
  • Consignment
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