1920s Gibson UB-2 Banjo Ukelele

Small instrument, substantial Gibson history. This UB-2 comes from the company’s early Kalamazoo banjo-uke production, with its age attributed to the 1920s; the exact production year has not been verified.

The UB-2 appeared in Gibson catalogs in 1926, placing the model squarely in the Jazz Age ukulele boom. For a vintage uke enthusiast or Gibson-history collector, that is the draw: an instrument from a very different chapter of the company’s story.

This example is compact and punchy, with a banjo voice that gives strummed chords plenty of bite. It is currently fitted with nylon strings and is set up and playable.

This is a USED instrument in GOOD condition, with age-related wear. A hardshell case is included, complete with an interior that could pass for shag carpet. Yes, seriously.

Specs
Make: Gibson
Model: UB-2
Instrument Type: Banjo ukulele / banjolele
Country of Origin: USA
Strings: Nylon
Case: Hardshell case included