• Front and side of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo

    With spun nickel-silver pot and fancy wood marquetry, this L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 could be your next project. Made with mahogany neck and dowel stick. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with pearl, and the peghead features pearl on its rosewood overlay and backstrap. Superior hardshell case included. Made in Boston.  


    This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Needs neck / dowel stick reset, fretwork, 5th string tuner, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Full front and side of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Front of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Bridge of L.B. Gatcomb Stan dar d 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Front neck joint of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Fretboard dof L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Headstock of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Tuners of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Full dside of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
  • Full front of L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo
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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.

  • c.1890
  • SN 4993
  • 12" pot made from a nickel-silver rim over birds eye maple
  • Wood marquetry on inside of rim
  • 30 brackets with L shoes (27 currently, three are missing)
  • Remo renaissance head
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Mahogany neck and dowel stick
  • Pearwood heel cap with pearl floral inlay
  • 18-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy floral pearl inlays
  • Wire armrest
  • Pearwood peghead overlay and backstrap
  • No Knot tailpiece (brass finish)
  • Champion tuners with black buttons stamped "PAT. MAY 8, '88"
  • Dowel stick stamped  "PAT. A,PLD / FOR",   "4993" , "GATCOMB STANDARD"  and "50"
  • Also stamped  "L.B. GATCOMB CO.  / OWNERS & MANUFACTURERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • Superior hardshell case included (green lining)
  • Made in Boston, USA

L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo (c.1890)

L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 Open Back Banjo (c.1890)

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$600 USD
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With spun nickel-silver pot and fancy wood marquetry, this L.B. Gatcomb Standard 50 could be your next project. Made with mahogany neck and dowel stick. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with pearl, and the peghead features pearl on its rosewood overlay and backstrap. Superior hardshell case included. Made in Boston.  

This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Needs neck / dowel stick reset, fretwork, 5th string tuner, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • c.1890
  • SN 4993
  • 12" pot made from a nickel-silver rim over birds eye maple
  • Wood marquetry on inside of rim
  • 30 brackets with L shoes (27 currently, three are missing)
  • Remo renaissance head
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Mahogany neck and dowel stick
  • Pearwood heel cap with pearl floral inlay
  • 18-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy floral pearl inlays
  • Wire armrest
  • Pearwood peghead overlay and backstrap
  • No Knot tailpiece (brass finish)
  • Champion tuners with black buttons stamped "PAT. MAY 8, '88"
  • Dowel stick stamped  "PAT. A,PLD / FOR",   "4993" , "GATCOMB STANDARD"  and "50"
  • Also stamped  "L.B. GATCOMB CO.  / OWNERS & MANUFACTURERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • Superior hardshell case included (green lining)
  • Made in Boston, USA
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