Gibson Banjos
We carry a wide selection of Gibson banjos — from pre-war Mastertones to vintage postwar models to the final instruments produced before Gibson ended banjo production in 2010.
Gibson set the standard for bluegrass banjo tone. Legends like Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Ralph Stanley, Sonny Osborne, Bill Emerson, and Jim Mills all played Gibsons. That tradition continues today with players like Béla Fleck, Noam Pikelny, and Bill Evans.
Every Gibson we sell is professionally set up by our luthier before shipping.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We usually have several Gibson banjos in stock that haven’t made it to the website yet. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580 — he loves to talk banjos.
1932 Gibson TB-3 Mastertone with original one-piece flange and raised-head tone ring. Converted to 5-string by Frank Neat with mahogany neck and flying eagle inlays. All original hardware and resonator. Professional setup. Free shipping. 7-day guarantee.
2005 Gibson RB-18 Top Tension Mastertone with 20-hole Kulesh tone ring, Art Deco inlays, dished flamed maple resonator, and gold hardware. Serial 90507-18. Excellent condition. Includes original case, head-tightening key, and warranty paper.
1930 Gibson TB-4 Mastertone archtop conversion with all original hardware. Serial #9554-45 places this squarely in Gibson's golden era of Mastertone production. Original rim, one-piece flange, original archtop tone ring, flying eagle inlays. Professional 5-string neck. Includes hardshell case.
Late 1930s Recording King Model #731 — made by Gibson at Kalamazoo for Montgomery Ward. This tenor conversion features a Huber HR-30 tone ring, original sunburst maple resonator, one-piece flange, and prewar Presto tailpiece. The replacement 5-string neck includes an adjustable truss rod and modern tuners. Prewar craftsmanship meets modern playability.
This longneck openback RB-175 Gibson banjo is from the late 1960s or early 1970s. It has three extra frets which allow banjoists and singers to play in open E.