Description
What makes this banjo special: A real time capsule piece in extraordinary condition. Exceptionally well preserved - it looks like it was made this morning! An absolutely stunning tenor banjo with amazing tone & powerful sound projection. A true fine & definite must-have for any serious collector or player.
Cosmetic Condition: Superb condition - very clean & like new with only some mild surface scratches here & there.
Neck: Mahogany neck with cream side-dots. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays. Frets are in great shape with no wear. Gibson silk screen logo looks fantastic & the tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 3/16" nut width; 23" scale length.
Body: Maple resonator with back binding & finished in 3-tone sunburst. A bit of birdseye & flame figuring can be detected in the back. One-piece chrome flange with brass hoop tone ring & single coordinator rod. 11" diameter head with chrome arm rest. Banjo weighs 7 lbs 14.2 oz.
Case: Original faux alligator chipboard case along with the original hang tag!
