SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo
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SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo
SOLD Not sure exactly what year! Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo. This Banjo in in great condition! Serial No 414797
Early 1970's
I'm selling this for a dear friend of mine.
Reduced price, make an offer $1500.00
Thanks very much!
Early 1970's
I'm selling this for a dear friend of mine.
Reduced price, make an offer $1500.00
Thanks very much!
Last edited by Tony Ortega on 26 Nov 2011 9:31 am, edited 6 times in total.
- Ron Spears
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Not a 66
This banjo is definitely not a 66. It would have bowtie inlays and a one piece flange. Probably an early 70's.
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I play one very similar, paid $ 1000. on eBay -early '70's most likely, most Bluegrass "experts" shun the multi-ply rim but I think it's a good stage/touring piece.
Dave O'Brien
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Gibson list prices are thru the roof now...I think they use 3 ply rims now like they did pre-war but I am not sure of that. I'd say $ 1500 would be a fair price for that one, Regards, Dave
Dave O'Brien
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Emmons D-10, CMI D-10, Fender Deluxe Reverb, PV 112, Fender Pro Reverb
www.myspace.com/daveobrienband
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Tony...A simple way to determine rim type: multi ply rims were normally painted flat black by the factory (to disguise that fact I imagine), three ply rims stained. Many players with banjos from that period would simply replace the existing rim, available from vendors who offer nice repro units such as "Stewart Macdonald" and "First Quality".
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banjo
These banjos also have pot metal tonerings and two piece flanges. Not the best era for Gibson.
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SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo
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Thanks Everyone..
Donation on its way!
Thanks Everyone..
Donation on its way!