FON 2246-15. This Gibson Bowtie Banjo has a newer neck, unknown maker, and flathead 20 hole tone ring. It plays and sounds incredible with new gold stainless frets from Richie Dotson, newer tuners with the vintage "bowtie" tuning buttons. It retains its original flange which in great shape; you can see the Doehler stamp under the neck heel.
Dating back to 1949, this is one of the first bowtie banjos Gibson produced.
If you are looking for an older bowtie banjo with amazing playability, fresh setup, and that packs a punch, this might be one to consider. See video!
1992 Gibson EARL SCRUGGS Standard Model Banjo. These Greg Rich Era Gibson Banjos are superb, and the attention to detail on every aspect of the instruments on spot on! This one is in excellent condition, and has a fresh setup with a Chris Cockrum (Cockrum Studios) Roasted Maple 5/8" bridge, with a frosted Remo head. This comes with Keith Scruggs tuners and retains its original Gibson case.
Also included with this is an autographed Remo Banjo Head signed by Mr. Earl Scruggs himself!
Crafted in collaboration with virtuoso banjoist Béla Fleck, the Gold Tone Mastertone ML-1 Missing Link is a high-performance, 5-string baritone banjo. This low-tuned beauty boasts a 12-inch, rolled-brass tone ring topped with a Remo Black Suede head, supported by a 12-inch, 3-ply Canadian maple rim and a notched tension hoop. The ML-1 is one of the most playable baritone banjos you'll ever pick up, thanks to its slim hard-rock Canadian maple neck and lightning-fast, compound-radius ebony fingerboard.
Here's your chance to own a classic Gibson Bowtie Resonator Banjo!
This Gibson RB-150 banjo has Factory Order Number 9-552-17 which dates it being built in 1959. It features an original 4-hole archtop tone ring, one piece flange design, original tuners and mahogany resonator and neck. It has a fresh setup on it with a "38 special" Bridge. The banjo plays and sounds exactly as it should! If you're looking for a nice Gibson Bowtie Banjo that is clean and has "the sound", this might be one to consider!
Extremely clean banjo with hardly any blemishes on the resonator or metal parts.
Here's your chance to own a really amazing used Nechville Banjo at a slightly lower price, with a warranty!
This banjo is in excellent condition, and features a beautiful figured maple neck and resonator. The Cascade inlay design is "eye-popping" with the black and white binding on the neck.
Clancy Mullins maple neck and resonator; wreath inlay. Although this banjo was evidently made about fifteen years ago, it is in nearly like new condition, with only a tiny hint of fret wear. It is a really nice sounding arch top. Click here for pictures
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