~1975 Gibson RB - 250 Mastertone Banjo

Offered for sale:

Used c1975 Gibson RB-250 Mastertone banjo serial number 108003.

This banjo is in very good condition; neck and frets are fine. Cosmetically there are some minor nicks and marks, the arm rest has some tarnishing, there is some minor discoloration on a small spot of binding and some wear on the head.

The Gibson RB-250 Mastertone was the working-musician’s banjo for decades and offers that classic Gibson sound with the “Snap” to the treble attack that only Gibson’s have. This is essentially the same banjo as the famous Gibson RB-3 without the Wreath inlay, Gibson built a few RB-250 banjos every year from 1949 until 2010, when a devastating flood in Nashville destroyed Gibson’s Banjo and Mandolin facilities.

Black painted multiply wooden rim assembly, chrome-plated metal parts (tube & plate flange, tension hoop, armrest, tailpiece); flat-head tone ring & original Gibson tailpiece.

Resonator is built of Mahogany and bound on either edge. It has a 26.5" mahogany neck w/ 1 11/16” nut width; ebony fingerboard w/ MOP inlay; unbound fiddle peghead equipped with original Gibson tuners.

This Gibson RB-250 Mastertone is a wonderful banjo with almost 50 years of history and will continue to provide enjoyment for many more!

Original hard-shell case included.

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