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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.

  • Model M-6
  • SN DW661
  • 1938
  • Sunburst finished maple neck and double bound resonator
  • 11" top frosted head
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • Notched tension hoop
  • One-piece flange
  • Brass hoop tone ring
  • Sunburst finish on 7/16" maple rim
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl fan inlays
  • 1-1/4" nut width, 25-5/8" scale
  • Tuned CGDA
  • "GROVER PAT." geared tuners, ivoroid buttons
  • Kershner cammed tailpiece
  • Armrest
  • Peghead features black overlay, stenciled crown and "MODEL | M-6"
  • Pearl fan inlay and "Recording | King" inlay block
  • Chipboard case (green lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Recording King (by Gibson ) M-6 Tenor Banjo (1938)

Recording King (by Gibson ) M-6 Tenor Banjo (1938)

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SKU: 80U-219190

Regular price $1,850 USD
Regular price Sale price $1,850.00 USD
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Made for Montgomery Ward by Gibson, this 30's Recording King tenor has a bright, banging sound, perfect for the session! Features include an 11" top frosted head, a sunburst finish on a maple rim, neck and bound resonator, and a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with a brass hoop tone ring, "GROVER PAT." geared tuners and a Kershner cammed tailpiece. Chipboard case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.

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More Details

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

  • Model M-6
  • SN DW661
  • 1938
  • Sunburst finished maple neck and double bound resonator
  • 11" top frosted head
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • Notched tension hoop
  • One-piece flange
  • Brass hoop tone ring
  • Sunburst finish on 7/16" maple rim
  • Single coordinator rod
  • Bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, pearl fan inlays
  • 1-1/4" nut width, 25-5/8" scale
  • Tuned CGDA
  • "GROVER PAT." geared tuners, ivoroid buttons
  • Kershner cammed tailpiece
  • Armrest
  • Peghead features black overlay, stenciled crown and "MODEL | M-6"
  • Pearl fan inlay and "Recording | King" inlay block
  • Chipboard case (green lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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