Vintage! 1970 Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-String Banjo Sunburst + OHSC

$2,445.00

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SKU: 3937 Categories: ,

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Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 1970 Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-String Banjo! Function meets fashion in this awesome vintage banjo. This model is a RB-250 with the highly sought-after bowtie inlay. Except for some rather odd models from Vega and Ode, Gibson was about your only choice in new bluegrass banjos in the early to mid-60’s and this RB–250 (production beginning in 1965) was high on just about every pickers list.  “Mastertone” inlay on the 22nd fret. This banjo even includes its original hardshell case, making this a real time machine!! The Gibson Mastertone banjo’s are considered by many to be the absolute benchmark for Dixieland and Bluegrass players. As far as banjos go, this is the best of the best! The tuners have been replaced and the tail-piece and saddle don’t appear to be original. This instrument is in Great Shape, Especially for its age, however, there are many indents and marks on the top, many finish checks on the back, indents and checks on the sides, headstock and neck have many checks, some minor indents and marks on the headstock, some tiny chips at the base of tuners and some chrome hardware tarnish, 8.5/10. NO Breaks, Cracks or Repairs. Includes a Hard-Shell Case!

.848” at the 1st fret
.985” at the 12th fret
Serial: 901961
SKU: 3937

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All guitars are GUARANTEED to arrive in described condition for full refund will be issued. All guitars are fully insured and we will deal with it.

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