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Gibson Prewar RB-00 original 5 string banjo. Thick original Rim, Huber tonering+
Estimated price for orientation: 7 000 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Banjo Type: Bluegrass banjo Model: RB-00 Number of Strings: 5
CONTACT ME (Lou) to ask questions about compatibility, fit or other specific question you have concerning this listed item. Trust is built with DIRECT contact between buyer and seller. Click the "me" link next to my seller name and feedback for more information about me. Gibson Prewar RB-00 Serial EG-6839 from 1939Rare original Gibson 5 string banjo with THICK RIMOriginal RB-00 Resonator with Granada style flameand super rare original RB-00 neck.Features:Genuine Gibson Prewar 00 THICK banjo rim Genuine Gibson Prewar style 00 resonator with heavy flame, like a GranadaGenuine Gibson prearw 00 5 string banjo Genuine Gibson prewar zinc die cast DOHLER casting flange near mintGenuine Gibson prewar cast zinc Tension hoop for round hooksGenuine Gibson prewar armrest Genuine Gibson prewar ROUND hooks and nuts Genuine Gibson prewar Coordinator rods Genuine Gibson Prewar L-brackets, sidewall lugs and thumbscrews Huber flathead toneringModern Gibson Presto style tailpiece with Gibson script cover. New Remo banjo headGOTOH planetary banjo tuners with amber buttonsEarl Scruggs D-TunersNew GHS stringsCalton Fiberglass banjo caseIncludes cradle Strap, additional set of new stringsOutside of appointments like headstock style and inlays, this is pretty much the same banjo as a Granada, Ma.ple construction. The only things not prewar on the banjo are the upgraded tuners, the tailpiece and the added HUBER tonering. I don't know what model of tonering this Huber is and quite frankly don't care....the banjo sounds AMAZING regardless of model association on the tonering. It has ALL the qualities of a prewar original 5 string blue grass banjo and will be sold for 100s of thousands less than the all original Mastertones featuring 5 string necks and original flatheads...banjos that Jim Mills estimates only about 60 were ever made. In my opinion, this banjo exceeds the quality of nearly any conversion banjo featuring an aftermarket Gibson copy neck. The sound is in the wood, not in the collectibility and it's quite apparent on first playing that this banjo is indeed very special. All parts fit supremely well together and it is a professional instrument in every sense. Considering you could drop $6000 on a modern Steeling, Deering or Huber made banjo, I think the price is attractive. Considering that many simple conversions with aftermarket necks are priced in the $4500 - $6000 ball park, I think this banjo is extremely attractive. With prewar style 11 and style 1 original 5 string banjos selling for $7000 and up in sometimes questionable condition, this banjo is easily one of the greater deals out there considering it's provenance and level of originality in Gibson origin. A $500 discount is possible (but no more), inquire if interested. Banjo is shipped in a Calton case which itself would easily run $700 - $800 used. There is over $7400 in parts value alone in this banjo. It has some VERY RARE qualities and the hardware is some of the nicest Gibson Prewar hardware I have ever seen. Flange has little to no pull, tension hoop is not blossomed and there is no pitting on the plating. Paper thin gap between neck and tension hoop, 5/8 bridge installed makes play very easy and comfortable with low string action. Action easily raised or lowered to your taste. Dotson reproduction 5th string pip also just installed, replacing the wood pip that was originally in it. Original bone nut also still in place. Scruggs tuners were added long ago but the stops were never installed. I can do this if you wish. Let the pictures talk.... Please be assured that I am an honest seller of parts, I will not, as some online sellers do, try to pass off inferior parts as the genuine item. I like to buy and sell mostly Gibson Banjo related items. Please refer to the BANJO HANGOUT where I am a member in good standing under the name Lou Bourbon. I will stand behind these parts and I will never send you something that is broken (unless advertised as such) nor will I pass off low quality work as anything but the truth. Detailed pictures are always provided and I am happy to talk to you either via email or by phone about items listed for sale. Local pickup is always welcomed. Shipping is done with excellent care in packing.
Description
| Brand: | Gibson | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Banjo Type: | Bluegrass banjo | Model: | RB-00 |
| Number of Strings: | 5 |
CONTACT ME (Lou) to ask questions about compatibility, fit or other specific question you have concerning this listed item. Trust is built with DIRECT contact between buyer and seller. Click the "me" link next to my seller name and feedback for more information about me. Gibson Prewar RB-00 Serial EG-6839 from 1939Rare original Gibson 5 string banjo with THICK RIMOriginal RB-00 Resonator with Granada style flame
and super rare original RB-00 neck.Features:
Genuine Gibson Prewar 00 THICK banjo rim Genuine Gibson Prewar style 00 resonator with heavy flame, like a GranadaGenuine Gibson prearw 00 5 string banjo Genuine Gibson prewar zinc die cast DOHLER casting flange near mintGenuine Gibson prewar cast zinc Tension hoop for round hooksGenuine Gibson prewar armrest Genuine Gibson prewar ROUND hooks and nuts Genuine Gibson prewar Coordinator rods Genuine Gibson Prewar L-brackets, sidewall lugs and thumbscrews Huber flathead toneringModern Gibson Presto style tailpiece with Gibson script cover. New Remo banjo headGOTOH planetary banjo tuners with amber buttonsEarl Scruggs D-TunersNew GHS stringsCalton Fiberglass banjo caseIncludes cradle Strap, additional set of new strings
Outside of appointments like headstock style and inlays, this is pretty much the same banjo as a Granada, Ma.ple construction. The only things not prewar on the banjo are the upgraded tuners, the tailpiece and the added HUBER tonering. I don't know what model of tonering this Huber is and quite frankly don't care....the banjo sounds AMAZING regardless of model association on the tonering. It has ALL the qualities of a prewar original 5 string blue grass banjo and will be sold for 100s of thousands less than the all original Mastertones featuring 5 string necks and original flatheads...banjos that Jim Mills estimates only about 60 were ever made. In my opinion, this banjo exceeds the quality of nearly any conversion banjo featuring an aftermarket Gibson copy neck. The sound is in the wood, not in the collectibility and it's quite apparent on first playing that this banjo is indeed very special. All parts fit supremely well together and it is a professional instrument in every sense. Considering you could drop $6000 on a modern Steeling, Deering or Huber made banjo, I think the price is attractive. Considering that many simple conversions with aftermarket necks are priced in the $4500 - $6000 ball park, I think this banjo is extremely attractive. With prewar style 11 and style 1 original 5 string banjos selling for $7000 and up in sometimes questionable condition, this banjo is easily one of the greater deals out there considering it's provenance and level of originality in Gibson origin. A $500 discount is possible (but no more), inquire if interested. Banjo is shipped in a Calton case which itself would easily run $700 - $800 used. There is over $7400 in parts value alone in this banjo. It has some VERY RARE qualities and the hardware is some of the nicest Gibson Prewar hardware I have ever seen. Flange has little to no pull, tension hoop is not blossomed and there is no pitting on the plating. Paper thin gap between neck and tension hoop, 5/8 bridge installed makes play very easy and comfortable with low string action. Action easily raised or lowered to your taste. Dotson reproduction 5th string pip also just installed, replacing the wood pip that was originally in it. Original bone nut also still in place. Scruggs tuners were added long ago but the stops were never installed. I can do this if you wish. Let the pictures talk....
Please be assured that I am an honest seller of parts, I will not, as some online sellers do, try to pass off inferior parts as the genuine item. I like to buy and sell mostly Gibson Banjo related items. Please refer to the BANJO HANGOUT where I am a member in good standing under the name Lou Bourbon. I will stand behind these parts and I will never send you something that is broken (unless advertised as such) nor will I pass off low quality work as anything but the truth. Detailed pictures are always provided and I am happy to talk to you either via email or by phone about items listed for sale. Local pickup is always welcomed. Shipping is done with excellent care in packing.