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Beautiful Curly Maple Gibson Parts Banjo With Hatfield Tone Ring
Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $
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
Great sounding and beautiful banjo. I bought it several years ago and was told the following information. The resonator is from a 1990s Gibson Grenada. The curly maple matching neck was made by Clancy Mullins and has the Gibson Wreath inlay on an ebony fretboard. The neck is slightly wider and has some of the finish removed from the back to give it a satiny speed neck feel. Has cam D tuners installed which allows the banjo to be tuned at any time without having to reset the D tuners. The pot hardware comes from a 1920s Gibson and a 1950s Gibson RB 250. The Presto tailpiece, armrest, flange plate, and tuners are relatively new. Not sure what the wood rim is from. A couple of years after buying the banjo, I took it to Arthur Hatfield to replace the tone ring with one of his rings. I asked him if he could identify the rim, and after he installed the ring he said he didn't know the maker but it's a very good 3 ply wood rim. There are no markings on the rim. Please for a video of this banjo being played to demonstrate the great sound. Also see photos and ask if have questions. Comes with a Pro-Tec case as pictured.
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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 | Brand: | Gibson |
Great sounding and beautiful banjo. I bought it several years ago and was told the following information. The resonator is from a 1990s Gibson Grenada. The curly maple matching neck was made by Clancy Mullins and has the Gibson Wreath inlay on an ebony fretboard. The neck is slightly wider and has some of the finish removed from the back to give it a satiny speed neck feel. Has cam D tuners installed which allows the banjo to be tuned at any time without having to reset the D tuners. The pot hardware comes from a 1920s Gibson and a 1950s Gibson RB 250. The Presto tailpiece, armrest, flange plate, and tuners are relatively new. Not sure what the wood rim is from. A couple of years after buying the banjo, I took it to Arthur Hatfield to replace the tone ring with one of his rings. I asked him if he could identify the rim, and after he installed the ring he said he didn't know the maker but it's a very good 3 ply wood rim. There are no markings on the rim. Please for a video of this banjo being played to demonstrate the great sound. Also see photos and ask if have questions. Comes with a Pro-Tec case as pictured.