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1957 Gibson RB-250 AT Mastertone

1957 Gibson RB-250 AT Mastertone

Regular price $4,200.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $4,200.00 USD
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1957 Gibson RB-250 Archtop banjo Mastertone

Serial # 7-7022-115

All original with a new bridge

From a desirable period for bow-ties, since it has a 1 piece flange and the older style thick ~3 ply rim. Shortly after this banjo was built, the less desirable thin rims and multi-ply rims start to appear. Rosewood fingerboard


Features:

  1. Construction:
    • Made with a mahogany neck and resonator.
    • Features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl "bow-tie" inlays.
    • Equipped with a guitar-style headstock.
  1. Tone Ring:
    • The banjo has an original archtop 4-hole tone ring.
    • Designed with a one-piece flange.
  1. Design:
    • Finished in a dark sunburst with darker regions around the resonator back, neck heel, and peghead.
    • Nickel hardware, including Grover tuners and tailpiece.
  1. Dimensions:
    • The scale length is 14 inches, allowing it to be tuned like a mandolin as well.
  1. Inlays and Aesthetics:
    • Features fancy parallelogram inlays and a triple-bound top and back.
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