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  • Front and side of 1929 Gibson TB-3 Tenor Banjo
    An American original, this Gibson tenor banjo saw the jazz era and is still here and playing in all its glory. Features include 3/4" maple rim, mahogany resonator, maple neck, two-piece flange, archtop Mastertone tone ring, ivoroid-bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, "GROVER PAT" geared tuners and Presto tailpiece. Original hard shell case. Made in USA. On consignment.
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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

  • SN 9259-18
  • 1929
  • VGC
  • Mahogany stain finish rim, neck and resonator
  • Double ivoroid-bound mahogany resonator (finish checking) 
  • 3/4" maple rim
  • 11" top frosted head
  • Dual coordinator rods 
  • Two-piece flange 
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • 40-hole archtop Mastertone tone ring 
  • "GROVER PATENT" Presto tailpiece 
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Maple neck 
  • Ivoroid-bound 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl diamond inlays
  • "MASTERTONE" inlay block @ 18th fret 
  • "GROVER PAT" geared tuners with ivoroid buttons 
  • 1-3/16" nut width, 22-5/8" scale
  • Armrest
  • Fiddle peghead with pearl script "Gibson" and diamond & bow inlays 
  • Original hard shell case (teal lining)
  • Made in USA 
  • Consignment

Gibson TB-3 Tenor Banjo (1929)

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SKU: 80U-218545

Regular price
$3,750 USD
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$3,750 USD
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An American original, this Gibson tenor banjo saw the jazz era and is still here and playing in all its glory. Features include 3/4" maple rim, mahogany resonator, maple neck, two-piece flange, archtop Mastertone tone ring, ivoroid-bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, "GROVER PAT" geared tuners and Presto tailpiece. Original hard shell case. Made in USA. On consignment.
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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

  • SN 9259-18
  • 1929
  • VGC
  • Mahogany stain finish rim, neck and resonator
  • Double ivoroid-bound mahogany resonator (finish checking) 
  • 3/4" maple rim
  • 11" top frosted head
  • Dual coordinator rods 
  • Two-piece flange 
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • 40-hole archtop Mastertone tone ring 
  • "GROVER PATENT" Presto tailpiece 
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Maple neck 
  • Ivoroid-bound 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl diamond inlays
  • "MASTERTONE" inlay block @ 18th fret 
  • "GROVER PAT" geared tuners with ivoroid buttons 
  • 1-3/16" nut width, 22-5/8" scale
  • Armrest
  • Fiddle peghead with pearl script "Gibson" and diamond & bow inlays 
  • Original hard shell case (teal lining)
  • Made in USA 
  • Consignment