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Gibson RB-3 Wreath Copy w Cox Rim & Resonator, Sullivan Tone Ring - Great Banjo!
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This is a courtesy listing for a friend.Gibson RB-3 Wreath (copy)Double bound mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with wreath MOP inlay and Mastertone block, double-cut peghead, bound Cox mahogany resonator with dual concentric rings, Jimmy Cox 3-ply maple rim, Sullivan 20-hole flathead tone ring (same tone ring as the Gibson-Crowe model), dual coordinator rods, one piece flange, 24 bracket notched tension hoop, brand new Remo head, 5th string capo spikes installed at 7 and 9, planetary tuners with geared 5th peg, and Presto tailpiece. All of the hardware is nickel plated.The only issue with this banjo is the heel was originally cut for a two-piece flange, and has now been modified to fit a one-piece flange. This does not affect the tone or play-ability!The inside of the resonator is signed by the late, great Earl Scruggs. Comes shipped in a good, serviceable hard shell case. Reduced to $1195, plus $55 shipping in the lower 48. A sound file of this banjo is available.Sorry, no international sales or shipping.PayPal is accepted.
Description
This is a courtesy listing for a friend.Gibson RB-3 Wreath (copy)Double bound mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with wreath MOP inlay and Mastertone block, double-cut peghead, bound Cox mahogany resonator with dual concentric rings, Jimmy Cox 3-ply maple rim, Sullivan 20-hole flathead tone ring (same tone ring as the Gibson-Crowe model), dual coordinator rods, one piece flange, 24 bracket notched tension hoop, brand new Remo head, 5th string capo spikes installed at 7 and 9, planetary tuners with geared 5th peg, and Presto tailpiece. All of the hardware is nickel plated.
The only issue with this banjo is the heel was originally cut for a two-piece flange, and has now been modified to fit a one-piece flange. This does not affect the tone or play-ability!The inside of the resonator is signed by the late, great Earl Scruggs. Comes shipped in a good, serviceable hard shell case. Reduced to $1195, plus $55 shipping in the lower 48. A sound file of this banjo is available.Sorry, no international sales or shipping.PayPal is accepted.