SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo

Tony Ortega · Post by **Tony Ortega** » 25 Aug 2011 7:28 pm

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!

Ron Spears · Post by **Ron Spears** » 1 Sep 2011 10:55 am

This banjo is definitely not a 66. It would have bowtie inlays and a one piece flange. Probably an early 70's.

Tony Ortega · Post by **Tony Ortega** » 1 Sep 2011 5:59 pm

Thanks for the note, I'll look into it!

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 3 Sep 2011 4:21 pm

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.

Tony Ortega · Post by **Tony Ortega** » 5 Sep 2011 10:03 am

Thanks for the note Dave, I appreciate it.
I guess I need to re-consider the asking price.
Aren't the new RB250 mastertone's are over 2K? are those the multiply that you mention? Just curious.

Thanks

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 5 Sep 2011 6:26 pm

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

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 7 Sep 2011 2:23 am

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".

Ron Spears · Post by **Ron Spears** » 19 Sep 2011 11:04 am

These banjos also have pot metal tonerings and two piece flanges. Not the best era for Gibson.

Sean Ray · Post by **Sean Ray** » 29 Sep 2011 12:02 pm

I sold my '76 for $1,600 (4 years ago) to give you an idea for a price range. No way a stock 70's RB-250 will fetch over $2k and in this market you may be looking at less than $1,600.

This era RB-250 gets a bad wrap but overall they sound just fine.

Best of luck

Tony Ortega · Post by **Tony Ortega** » 13 Nov 2011 6:20 am

Bump
Make an Offer

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 19 Nov 2011 1:58 pm

e-mail sent

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 25 Nov 2011 4:49 pm

offer made and accepted !
Payment goes out tommorrow!
Thanks..all

Tony Ortega · Post by **Tony Ortega** » 26 Nov 2011 9:33 am

SOLD

Thanks Everyone..

Donation on its way!

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