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Pre-war Gibson Banjo TB-1

Estimated price for orientation: 895 $

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 Brand: Gibson
Dexterity: Right Handed MPN: Does Not Apply
Skill Level: Advanced Banjo Type: Tenor Banjo
Items Included: Case Model: TB-1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Number of Strings: 4
Era: 1927 Body Style: Resonator


Offering a 1927 Gibson TB-1 tenor banjo that's in good condition. 
FON: 8822-94 - Chalked and painted inside the resonator. Also stamped inside the wood rim.
It has normal wear for a played instrument of this vintage. 
It has the flat hexagon flange, 11" fat maple rim, maple neck with dot inlays, friction-style tuners, single bound maple resonator with some scratches on the back, all original parts, including hide head, 'Grover patent' window tailpiece, resonator wall lugs, hex screws, bracket shoes, grooved tension hoop, hooks and nuts, L brackets. This is a great candidate for 5-string conversion. 
Check out the pics, and if you have any questions let me know. Comes shipped in a 5-string chipboard case, well packed and fully insured.