This instrument is a vintage Gibson TB-Jr (Tenor Banjo Junior) from the early 1920s, an iconic piece from Gibson's "Loar Era”(as part of Gibson's famous "Loar Era", which is named after acoustic engineer Lloyd Loar who oversaw production and quality control during this window.)


The Model: It features a simplified "snakehead" style peghead shape, simple dot position inlays, and minimal ornamentation

It features a short 4-string tenor neck designed popular for jazz, ragtime, and traditional Irish music.


The code 11002A-49 is the Factory Order Number (FON) used by Gibson to track manufacturing batches, and it dates this banjo precisely to 1924. 

During the pre-war era, Gibson used FONs instead of traditional serial numbers


Also included velvet lined carrying case 

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Listed18 hours ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Inspired By Gibson Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1924
Made In
  • China
Color Family
  • Natural

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