Good Condition.

This Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-string banjo was built during the early-1970s at Gibson's Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. It represents the Norlin-era evolution of Gibson's flagship production bluegrass banjo. The RB-250 retained the classic Mastertone design while introducing the distinctive "Ribbons & Bows" fingerboard inlays, a fiddle-shaped peghead with pearl inlay, and a double tube-and-plate flange. The RB-250 features a laminated mahogany neck, mahogany resonator, an 11-ply maple rim, and a bell brass Mastertone tone ring.

Condition:

The hardware has developed an even vintage patina. The resonator shows light scratches and finish wear. The binding exhibits several small age-related shrinkage gaps at the joints, which are common on vintage Gibson instruments of this era. Includes Gibson hardcase in fair condition.

Specifications:

• Model: Gibson RB-250 Mastertone
• Era: Early 1970s
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Factory: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Serial Number: 186451
• Instrument Type: 5-String Resonator Banjo
• Neck: Laminated Mahogany
• Resonator: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Inlays: Ribbons & Bows Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
• Peghead: Traditional Mastertone Peghead with Pearl Inlay
• Rim: 11-Ply 3/4" Maple
• Tone Ring: Bell Brass Mastertone Tone Ring
• Flange: Double Tube-and-Plate Brass Flange
• Tailpiece: Gibson Eagle Claw Clamshell Tailpiece
• Coordinator Rods: Two
• Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Frets: 22
• Rim Diameter: 11"
• Resonator Diameter: 13-3/4"

Includes Gibson Hard Case.

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