Gibson Pre War 1929 GB-1 Guitar banjo, Complete, VG+ Unique

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Gibson Pre War 1929 GB-1 Guitar banjo, Complete, VG+ Unique:
$2400.00

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Gibson 1929 GB-1 prewar Guitar banjoserial 9420-1(7)
Features...

Genuine prewar Gibson Resonator and Prewar Gibson full thickness Rim
Genuine prewar Gibson plate flange
Genuine Gibson prewar hooks and nuts.
Original resonator mounting hardware (one lug a later 50s lug)
Genuine Gibson single Coordinator rod
Genuine Gibson Prewar E2 thick double lipped tension hoop
Original Kershner 6 string tailpiece, no cracks
Original Grover tuners...all working
Vintage case, presumed Gibson from 1950s/60s

Very unique Gibson GB-1. Appears unmolested with the exception of the added Elton armrest. In what I would call, just about mint condition. Appears unplayed for the most part, no fret wear. Straight neck. Other than armrest and one replaced resonator lug, the rest of the hardware is original. Serial number 9420-1 OR it could be 9420-17. Either way, this was dated as per Joe Spann\'s Gibson book as a batch of 1929 GB-1 guitar banjos. The ODD thing about this instrument is the headstock logo which is very odd to see on this early of a banjo. That being said, the neck is genuine Gibson and the finish and coloration matches the resonator and rim perfectly. It appears as if this instrument was 100% built at one time and finished at one time.I cannot explain the discrepancy in the later style logo on this instrument although a guess would be that the neck had a refret job at some time and the neck seems to suggest that. The Headstock could have been redone at that time but really....it all appears original to the neck. Nothing to me, suggests that the neck was redone. And I always say....\"The only thing consistent with Gibson is their inconsistency.\"
This would make the perfect player as is for the Guitarist seeking a great vintage banjo sound or would make an excellent banjo for the basis of a conversion. In my opinion, the listed price of this instrument isn\'t much more than I could sell the WOOD alone for. $200 discount available. Ask.This is a very unique item in a condition that is rarely seen.
Please see the \"ABOUT ME\" link located next to my seller name above for direct contact information to inquire about any aspect of the banjo or arrange a time to come play it. With premium quality modern instruments costing similar or MORE (Stelling or Deering made 6 string banjos are about the same price as this vintage Gibson with built in collectibility) , this banjo compares favorably in sound, build quality and fit and easily exceeds new instruments in collectible quality. These instruments rarely go down in value...they go up over the years and are a source of both enjoyment and good monetary investment.

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Please beassuredthat I am an honest seller of banjo parts and instruments. I will not, as some online sellers do, try to pass off inferior parts as the genuine item. I like to buy and sell mostly Gibson Banjo related items. Please refer to the BANJO HANGOUT where I am a member in good standing under the name Lou Bourbon. I will stand behind these parts and I will never send you something that is broken (unless advertised as such) nor will I pass off low quality work as anything but the truth. Detailed pictures are always provided and I am happy to talk to you either via email or by phone about items listed for sale. Local pickup is always welcomed. Shipping is done with excellent care in packing.