Used 5-String Resonator Banjos
Maker: Gibson
Year: 1998
Notes:
Earl Scruggs Standard, Un-played
and mint except for near invisible 1" scratch
on resonator back.
Maker: Gibson
Year: 1975
Notes:
Gibson RB-100 made in 1975.
Clean and straight, all-original.
Minor playing-wear; minor finish-checking on Resonator Back.
Non-original serviceable hard case.
Maker: Gibson
Year: 1926
Notes:
An All-Original Gibson RB-3 Mastertone From 1926.
Early Version with Ball-Bearing Arch-Top Tone-Ring.
This is Not one of the notable original 5-String Mastertones of the '30's as beloved by Earl Scruggs and Jim Mills;
This IS the notable and beloved original 5-String Mastertone as played by Charlie Poole and Dock Boggs,
both of whom helped set the stage for everyone else.
This example does have some finish issues...finish checking on the resonator and some finish loss on the neck.
Otherwise, original and straight with minor playing wear.
Presently wearing a Calf Skin Head for authenticity, but we will happily install the head of your choice.
Very Nice Modern Hard Case.
Maker: Gibson
Year:
Notes:
A modern Gibson RB-6 banjo, excellent condition, with recent neck refinish by Frank Neat.
Vintage Gibson Banjo Case.
Maker: Gold Star
Year: 1983
Notes:
Classic Gold Star Banjo from Saga with 40-Hole Archtop Tone-Ring;
Wreathe Pattern. Planetary Geared Pegs. All-Original.
A few dings and scratches, very minor playing wear.
Maker: Harmony
Year: ca. 1960
Notes:
The Popular '60's Reso-Tone banjo.
With original calf-skin head.
A welcome addition is the set of "Ode" Planetary geared pegs from the '70's.
Plays and sounds great. Made in USA!
Oversize chip-board case accompanies this American Classic.
Maker: Vega
Year: 1968
Notes:
Late 1960's Vega VIP banjo with Special Fingerboard Inlay Pattern.
Peghead Logo is large.
Excellent and original.
Original Vega Hard Case.