Rare version of the Gibson Style 6 banjo. The Royal PT was designed for use either as a tenor banjo or plectrum banjo and was the first Gibson banjo to have a flathead tone ring. Argentine gray sunburst finish. Gold engraved hardware. Lightweight, high profile flathead tone ring. Cool find! With rough OHSC (blue lining). VGC+. On consignment.
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Rare version of the Style 6
Royal PT (Plectrum-Tenor) version with 20 frets and ~24-1/2" scale
SN FON 9301-9
1929
VGC+
Argentine gray sunburst finish on neck and resonator
Highly flamed maple neck
Maple resonator
20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl hearts and flowers inlay
Fancy gold sparkle trim on fretboard, neck, headstock, heel and resonator
Gold hardware with engraving on tone ring, tension hoop, flange and armrest.
2-piece flange, 24 brackets
"Clamshell" tailpiece stamped "GROVER PATENT"
11" frosted head
3/4" maple rim
High profile, lightweight (28.8 ounces) original flathead tone ring
Dual coordinator rods
Double ring "GROVER PAT." tuners with pearl buttons
Fancy floral pearl inlays on headstock with script "Gibson" logo
1-1/8" nut, ~24-1/2" scale
Set up for tenor tuning C G D A
With rough OHSC (blue lining)
On consignment

Gibson Royal PT-6 (Plectrum-Tenor Style 6) Banjo (1929)

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SKU: 80U-211708

Regular price: $29,500 USD
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Rare version of the Gibson Style 6 banjo. The Royal PT was designed for use either as a tenor banjo or plectrum banjo and was the first Gibson banjo to have a flathead tone ring. Argentine gray sunburst finish. Gold engraved hardware. Lightweight, high profile flathead tone ring. Cool find! With rough OHSC (blue lining). VGC+. On consignment.

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