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1936 Gibson Recording King Wards M-6 vintage banjo Mastertone pre war tenor NICE
Estimated price for orientation: 1 995 $
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
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!!Up for a buy it now or best offer is a pretty rare 1936 or so Gibson Recording King Wards tenor banjo, which I think is the Model 6, but correct me if I am wrong. This banjo was not serial numbered or have a FON (not uncommon on these) so I am guessing the date as it came with the matching guitar from the same owners original estate (see last pic) the guitar is available on another ebay listing. Anyway, this is a great playing, sounding and looking tenor! The neck is straight, with excellent original frets, and Brazilian fingerboard. The banjo is all original minus 1 tension hook, and 2 tension nuts. The original finish on all of the wood parts is excellent and they are all in excellent crack free condition, and the neck and resonator back have some very nice flame in the maple. These RKs are so cool, with the deeper resonator, multi ply bindings and lovely engraved fan inlays. The original one piece cast flange is excellent, as is the original armrest. The tension hoop and hooks have corrosion. The tailpiece was repaired, but is fine, other than that, this banjo is in great condition. It plays and sounds wonderful!!! The sound is very complex, loud and punchy, what you would expect from Gibson during their golden era of banjos. Play it like it is, or make an awesome 5 string pre war Mastertone conversion!!! The banjo comes in its original case, which is totally solid, and has done a wonderful job of preserving it!!! I also have the matching guitar (see last pic), from the same original owners estate, on another ebay listing, these are a very cool matching set, and I would love to see them stay together as they have been so, for the last 81 years!!! SHIPPING WILL BE CHEAPER THAN POSTED THE CLOSER YOU LIVE TO NY!!! Thanks, and PLEASE call with any questions!!!! Rob 315 298 6797. Please look at all the pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions you may have PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!!!!. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.
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 |
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!!Up for a buy it now or best offer is a pretty rare 1936 or so Gibson Recording King Wards tenor banjo, which I think is the Model 6, but correct me if I am wrong. This banjo was not serial numbered or have a FON (not uncommon on these) so I am guessing the date as it came with the matching guitar from the same owners original estate (see last pic) the guitar is available on another ebay listing. Anyway, this is a great playing, sounding and looking tenor! The neck is straight, with excellent original frets, and Brazilian fingerboard. The banjo is all original minus 1 tension hook, and 2 tension nuts. The original finish on all of the wood parts is excellent and they are all in excellent crack free condition, and the neck and resonator back have some very nice flame in the maple. These RKs are so cool, with the deeper resonator, multi ply bindings and lovely engraved fan inlays. The original one piece cast flange is excellent, as is the original armrest. The tension hoop and hooks have corrosion. The tailpiece was repaired, but is fine, other than that, this banjo is in great condition. It plays and sounds wonderful!!! The sound is very complex, loud and punchy, what you would expect from Gibson during their golden era of banjos. Play it like it is, or make an awesome 5 string pre war Mastertone conversion!!! The banjo comes in its original case, which is totally solid, and has done a wonderful job of preserving it!!! I also have the matching guitar (see last pic), from the same original owners estate, on another ebay listing, these are a very cool matching set, and I would love to see them stay together as they have been so, for the last 81 years!!! SHIPPING WILL BE CHEAPER THAN POSTED THE CLOSER YOU LIVE TO NY!!! Thanks, and PLEASE call with any questions!!!! Rob 315 298 6797. Please look at all the pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions you may have PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!!!!. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.