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Gibson UB2 deluxe ukulele-banjo George Formby
Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $
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
An outstanding example of the STYLE UB3 (or is it the UB2?). It depends which Gibson catalogue you are reading. There were some UB3’s manufactured which were fitted with a flange resonator. In some catalogues this particular style if instrument was classified as the STYLE UB3. It has an 8 inch rim and a flat backed amplifying resonator finished in a dark antique mahogany with a sunburst effect on the back and the neck. The rosewood fingerboard is decoratively inlaid with ‘Mother of Pearl’ diamonds as is the peghead which also bears ‘The Gibson’ pre 1930 trademark. There are fourteen tension rods and fifteen nickel silver frets.Another much sought after instrument, both by collectors and players, it has an extremely powerful output volume and yet is so sweet and crisp in tonal quality. It really needs to be played to be fully appreciated.This Banjo Uke is as new as it has been restored by Eddie Uttley from the George Formby SocietyThis video was pre restoration.Looking for Ludwig or Ludwig Copy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yjqI9bPb0A handmade case is included.Listed elsewhere.
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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 |
An outstanding example of the STYLE UB3 (or is it the UB2?). It depends which Gibson catalogue you are reading. There were some UB3’s manufactured which were fitted with a flange resonator. In some catalogues this particular style if instrument was classified as the STYLE UB3. It has an 8 inch rim and a flat backed amplifying resonator finished in a dark antique mahogany with a sunburst effect on the back and the neck. The rosewood fingerboard is decoratively inlaid with ‘Mother of Pearl’ diamonds as is the peghead which also bears ‘The Gibson’ pre 1930 trademark. There are fourteen tension rods and fifteen nickel silver frets.Another much sought after instrument, both by collectors and players, it has an extremely powerful output volume and yet is so sweet and crisp in tonal quality. It really needs to be played to be fully appreciated.This Banjo Uke is as new as it has been restored by Eddie Uttley from the George Formby SocietyThis video was pre restoration.Looking for Ludwig or Ludwig Copy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yjqI9bPb0A handmade case is included.Listed elsewhere.