Gibson RB-100 1966 - Sunburst

Vintage 1966 Gibson RB-100 resonator banjo featuring all original parts and hardware in surprisingly clean cosmetic condition and including a hard-shell case. A lovely sounding, lightweight vintage workhorse with its original sunburst as vibrant as the day it left the factory in Kalamazoo 60 some years ago. As well-kept as this banjo is, it has certainly been played, as is evidenced by some shallow fretboard wear and a non-original set of frets, and it has a taken on a seasoned woody quality to its voice as a result. Volume and projection are provided by a rolled brass tone ring, a recent frosted head, and a maple resonator. Setup to play great with action measuring 6/64" from the 12th fret to the bottom of the outside D strings with .006" relief in the neck and proper break angle over the bridge. The original tuning machines are functioning properly, including the friction 5th string peg which holds a tune remarkably well

• 1966
• Maple rim
• Maple resonator
• Brass hoop tone ring
• Mahogany neck w/ Brazilian rosewood fretboard
• Pearloid dot fretboard position marker inlays
• 1-3/16" nut width
• 26-1/4" scale length
• One-piece flange
• Original tuning machines
• Original tailpiece
• 8lbs 4oz

Ships fully insured with signature required on delivery.

About us:

At Dusty Strings, we thoroughly inspect each new and used instrument prior to offering it for sale and take whatever steps we believe are necessary to ensure it will perform its best for most players. Our standards are exceptionally high. For new instruments, that means we make minor adjustments as needed, for good playability, but that instruments with fundamental flaws are returned to their manufacturer without going for sale. For used instruments, we perform whatever cleaning, restringing, adjustments, or repairs that are needed for them to perform their best.

The result of our attention to detail is that when you first take your newly purchased instrument out of its case, it will be ready to play. Does this mean the instruments will satisfy your particular sensibilities or account for settling into its new environment? Perhaps not, but those issues fall in the realm of custom setup, something that our professional repair shop is happy to help with if you live within visiting distance. If you live outside our area, we’d recommend a visit to your favorite local luthier, who will be able to help.