1930s Gibson (Kel Kroydon) Style 10

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Gibson / Kel Kroydon Style 10 Banjo – Prewar Greatness with Modern Playability

This Gibson / Kel Kroydon Style 10 banjo has just received a fresh professional setup and plays and sounds exactly as it should—powerful, crisp, and full of classic bluegrass tone. It's truly the ultimate bluegrass banjo, with eye-catching flair on the back of the resonator that sets it apart.

The original Style 10 Perloid Resonator is in Excellent+ condition, showcasing both historical value and visual appeal. This banjo features a beautiful walnut Sullivan neck and a rare gold-plated Huber Prototype Tone Ring, delivering that sought-after prewar sound with exceptional clarity and projection.

It retains all of its original prewar metal hardware, including the chrome flange and chrome thumbscrews. While rare, we have seen a few other Style 10s with chrome flanges, adding to its unique authenticity.

If you're searching for an outstanding example of Gibson prewar banjo history—one that not only looks the part but delivers THE sound—this is a banjo well worth your consideration.

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