1923 The Gibson TB-1 "Trap Door" Tenor Banjo

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech, this vintage Banjo is sounding and playing as it should. In Very Good vintage condition for an instrument of this age, with modest scratches, nicks, dings, and general aging of parts and finish. Overall the banjo presents very well. 10 1/2" Maple rim. Hinged "trapdoor" on Resonator opens to provide a change in volume and tone. Comes with original Chipboard case in fair condition. See below for more details and specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Original Nickel 2/Plate Open Gear Tuners

Original 1 1/8" Bone Nut

Maple Neck with 19" Scale Length

Neck Depth .85" at First Fret and 1.05" at Eleventh Fret

20 Original Very Small Vintage Frets

Ebony Fingerboard with Dot Markers and Flat Radius

Maple Tenor Banjo Bridge with Added Shims and Non-Original 5-String Tailpiece

Maple Rim and Resonator with "Ball Bearing" Tone Ring

Weight 5 lb 6 oz

Original Worn Chipboard Case in Fair Condition

Serial Number 11188A-35

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We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage products as accurately as possible in our listings. Every used guitar, amp, or effect will have some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so. We call out all areas of damage or unusual wear, and describe the overall condition based upon what is "normal" for the age. Expect to see minor wear and evidence of normal use and aging which may not be captured by photography or explicitly mentioned in the listing.

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