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1925 Gibson trap door UB 4 Ukulele Banjo Uke NEAR MINT & FLAMEY RARE Banjolele
Estimated price for orientation: 795 $
Category: Banjos
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Up for a NO RESERVE auction is an absolutely gorgeous 100% all original 1925 Gibson Trap Door SNAKE HEAD Banjo Uke, s/n 8022-37. These were the 1st Gibson banjo-ukes to my knowledge that had some sort of resonator so it could kinda be called the predecessor to a UB4!! Anyway this is an exquisite example, in spectacular exc++ to near mint condition! The woods used on this are beautiful, with lots of flame on the trap door resonator (very rare on this model) which functions as new. It clips closed tight, and the same for when it is in the open position. All of the original natural blonde finish is near perfect with a bit of wear/discoloration behind the 1st 3 frets on the back of the neck and some marks on the black peghead face, but other than that it looks nearly new!!! Even the silver "The Gibson" logo shines and looks new!!! The original 9" skin head looks new with no wear marks! I want to point out that this banjo HAS NOT been taken apart in any way ever to be cleaned or polished (except by me, but just to remove the back for the pics and to date it), other than that this is set up as it left the Gibson factory nearly a century ago!!!! The original tuners look and function as new. The all original nickel hardware is PRISTINE (and it is un polished!), and that means EVERY screw, nut, hook, tailpiece, tension hoop, etc. It is by far the nicest example I have ever seen, especially with that flame maple back! The neck is perfectly straight, and the frets and fingerboard have never been dressed or polished and are like new!!! The strings on it are ancient and should be replaced if playing this banjo. You can go on to Reverb and buy a whooped one for the same price as my opening bid, but it is nothing like this, in condition, in originality, and it has no flame in the woods at all!! Sorry no case but it will be extremely well packed for safe shipping. I WILL BE LISTING A BUNCH OF SUPER COOL AND RARE BANJOS IN THE NEXT WEEK SO CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS IF INTERSTED!!! Please look at all the pics and ask any questions you may have. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! Shipping will be less than posted the closer you live to NY. International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. Please do not bid if you are not going to pay for the item. All non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and the appropriate feedback left. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Up for a NO RESERVE auction is an absolutely gorgeous 100% all original 1925 Gibson Trap Door SNAKE HEAD Banjo Uke, s/n 8022-37. These were the 1st Gibson banjo-ukes to my knowledge that had some sort of resonator so it could kinda be called the predecessor to a UB4!! Anyway this is an exquisite example, in spectacular exc++ to near mint condition! The woods used on this are beautiful, with lots of flame on the trap door resonator (very rare on this model) which functions as new. It clips closed tight, and the same for when it is in the open position. All of the original natural blonde finish is near perfect with a bit of wear/discoloration behind the 1st 3 frets on the back of the neck and some marks on the black peghead face, but other than that it looks nearly new!!! Even the silver "The Gibson" logo shines and looks new!!! The original 9" skin head looks new with no wear marks! I want to point out that this banjo HAS NOT been taken apart in any way ever to be cleaned or polished (except by me, but just to remove the back for the pics and to date it), other than that this is set up as it left the Gibson factory nearly a century ago!!!! The original tuners look and function as new. The all original nickel hardware is PRISTINE (and it is un polished!), and that means EVERY screw, nut, hook, tailpiece, tension hoop, etc. It is by far the nicest example I have ever seen, especially with that flame maple back! The neck is perfectly straight, and the frets and fingerboard have never been dressed or polished and are like new!!! The strings on it are ancient and should be replaced if playing this banjo. You can go on to Reverb and buy a whooped one for the same price as my opening bid, but it is nothing like this, in condition, in originality, and it has no flame in the woods at all!! Sorry no case but it will be extremely well packed for safe shipping. I WILL BE LISTING A BUNCH OF SUPER COOL AND RARE BANJOS IN THE NEXT WEEK SO CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS IF INTERSTED!!! Please look at all the pics and ask any questions you may have. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! Shipping will be less than posted the closer you live to NY. International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. Please do not bid if you are not going to pay for the item. All non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and the appropriate feedback left. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.