PRICE REDUCED - Gibson 1926 TB-2 Conversion with Pyramid Tone Ring.

Price: $1,650.00 USD

This banjo has an original 1926 Gibson TB-2 rim and resonator with matching FON’s, 8439-31. Original bracket shoes, flat hooks and nuts, grooved tension hoop, and single coordinator rod. It has an unmarked plastic head and a Presto window tailpiece. The flange is a from a later date bearing hex cutouts and the resonator is attached with the original ’26 hex nuts. The arm rest is a wooden Slimline. The top of the rim was modified to properly fit the replica Pyramid tone ring. The resonator is single bound and shows moderate wear, light rash, several dings, and lacquer checking, but no cracks or repairs. The neck is a very nice modern creation (maker, date unknown), 26 3/8” scale, made of maple with a rosewood fretboard and ebony peghead overlay. No cracks or repairs. It has 5th string capo spikes at the frets 7, 8, 9. It has Gotoh tuners with vintage ivoried buttons. The banjo is set up an 11/16 in bridge, leaving 1/16” string height at the 12th fret. Overall, the banjo is in very good condition, with no major issues. It plays very well, in both bluegrass and old time jams. It comes with a like new black hard shell case. PRICE REDUCED TO $1650. Buyer to pay exact shipping charges TBD.

Shipping: exact shipping cost to be paid by buyer

Posted By: BTuno
United States, CA, 94903

Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition

Type: 5-String Resonator, Brand: Gibson

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