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1955 Gibson RB-100 Left-Hand Mod Gloss Sunburst Finish Resonator 5-String Banjo

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Metro Sound & Music - 33 years strong!
Richmond, VA, United States

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About This Listing

Used - Good Condition
  • Body: the head is in great shape with just a few light scratches on it shape; the hoop and flange show some light scuff marks, scratches and tarnishing in the finish, plus some of the hooks a fair amount of rust; the rim and resonator both show some light scratches and scuff marks and some some really cool checking in the lacquer--light buckle rash, plus the binding on the resonator has some obvious worn spots and aging in the finish
  • Neck, Fretboard, and Headstock: the fretboard has had the bass side shimmed down and a thin piece of rosewood added to the treble side to make this 5-string a left-handed playing instrument, but other than that the fretboard looks almost flawless; there is some obvious wood filler visible that was used to build op the neck on the treble side for left-handed playability, however it is rounded off nicely and is quite comfortable, plus there is some dried glue that goes across the back of the neck from where the G-tuner was installed on the other side for a left-handed player; the back of the neck also has a few very small dings and dents most of which are down the center; the front, back, and sides of the headstock have some noticeable scrapes and scratches, plus the front facing of the headstock has a few small dings/holes as well as some checking in the finish
  • Frets: the frets show heavy to moderate wear with some grooves in the first 4 frets, however there is no fret out at this time
  • Action and Playability: the action is about medium, plus the neck is straight and the truss rod functions properly
  • Hardware: all looks fantastic, although two of the tuners are not original and the G-tuner has been switched around the other side of the neck for left-handed playability
  • Includes: 5-string banjo (case/gig bag not included)
Features
  • Left-handed 5-string banjo (modded from right-handed playability)
  • 24-hook chrome rim and flange
  • 11" head
  • Brass tone ring
  • Maple rim
  • Bound maple resonator with gloss sunburst finish
  • Mahogany neck (with wood fill to shape the neck for left-handed playability)
  • Unbound rosewood fretboard
  • White block inlays
  • 22 frets
  • Black headstock overlay
  • Chrome tuners (Two of the tuners are not original)
  • Chrome tailpiece
  • Maple/ebony bridge
  • Scale: 26.5"
  • Nut width: 1-3/16"
  • Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz.
  • Made in U.S.A.
The relatively plain looking RB-100 was Gibson's midline banjo model in the 1950's and 60's. With a full Mastertone style resonator and flange but a plain brass tone ring, it is more powerful than the openback "folk" banjos popular at the time, but not as bright as a full Mastertone. This particular banjo dates to 1955. This model would have been the prime choice in a 5-string banjo for someone interested in getting into Bluegrass but without the means to acquire a full-fledged Gibson Mastertone. With an unbound block inlaid neck and bound sunburst resonator, the RB-100 is a fairly austere instrument but classically Gibson in looks. It offers a more rounded and mellow tone than a flat-head Mastertone, and so makes an excellent choice for upbeat old-time picking and bluegrass at polite volume levels! Originally a right-handed instrument, this Gibson has been modded for lefty's to get in on the action!

SDSESB---SED

Listed3 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • RB-100
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1955
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Metro Sound & Music - 33 years strong!

Richmond, VA, United States
(266)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:533
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1955 Gibson RB-100 Left-Hand Mod Gloss Sunburst Finish Resonator 5-String Banjo
1955 Gibson RB-100 Left-Hand Mod Gloss Sunburst Finish Resonator 5-String Banjo
$175 price drop

About This Listing

Used - Good Condition
  • Body: the head is in great shape with just a few light scratches on it shape; the hoop and flange show some light scuff marks, scratches and tarnishing in the finish, plus some of the hooks a fair amount of rust; the rim and resonator both show some light scratches and scuff marks and some some really cool checking in the lacquer--light buckle rash, plus the binding on the resonator has some obvious worn spots and aging in the finish
  • Neck, Fretboard, and Headstock: the fretboard has had the bass side shimmed down and a thin piece of rosewood added to the treble side to make this 5-string a left-handed playing instrument, but other than that the fretboard looks almost flawless; there is some obvious wood filler visible that was used to build op the neck on the treble side for left-handed playability, however it is rounded off nicely and is quite comfortable, plus there is some dried glue that goes across the back of the neck from where the G-tuner was installed on the other side for a left-handed player; the back of the neck also has a few very small dings and dents most of which are down the center; the front, back, and sides of the headstock have some noticeable scrapes and scratches, plus the front facing of the headstock has a few small dings/holes as well as some checking in the finish
  • Frets: the frets show heavy to moderate wear with some grooves in the first 4 frets, however there is no fret out at this time
  • Action and Playability: the action is about medium, plus the neck is straight and the truss rod functions properly
  • Hardware: all looks fantastic, although two of the tuners are not original and the G-tuner has been switched around the other side of the neck for left-handed playability
  • Includes: 5-string banjo (case/gig bag not included)
Features
  • Left-handed 5-string banjo (modded from right-handed playability)
  • 24-hook chrome rim and flange
  • 11" head
  • Brass tone ring
  • Maple rim
  • Bound maple resonator with gloss sunburst finish
  • Mahogany neck (with wood fill to shape the neck for left-handed playability)
  • Unbound rosewood fretboard
  • White block inlays
  • 22 frets
  • Black headstock overlay
  • Chrome tuners (Two of the tuners are not original)
  • Chrome tailpiece
  • Maple/ebony bridge
  • Scale: 26.5"
  • Nut width: 1-3/16"
  • Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz.
  • Made in U.S.A.
The relatively plain looking RB-100 was Gibson's midline banjo model in the 1950's and 60's. With a full Mastertone style resonator and flange but a plain brass tone ring, it is more powerful than the openback "folk" banjos popular at the time, but not as bright as a full Mastertone. This particular banjo dates to 1955. This model would have been the prime choice in a 5-string banjo for someone interested in getting into Bluegrass but without the means to acquire a full-fledged Gibson Mastertone. With an unbound block inlaid neck and bound sunburst resonator, the RB-100 is a fairly austere instrument but classically Gibson in looks. It offers a more rounded and mellow tone than a flat-head Mastertone, and so makes an excellent choice for upbeat old-time picking and bluegrass at polite volume levels! Originally a right-handed instrument, this Gibson has been modded for lefty's to get in on the action!

SDSESB---SED

Listed3 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • RB-100
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1955
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Metro Sound & Music - 33 years strong!

Richmond, VA, United States
(266)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:533
Message SellerSeller ReviewsSeller's other items

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