1963 Gibson PB250 / RB250 Conversion Banjo ORIGINAL GOLD HARDWARE

1963 Gibson PB250 / RB250 Conversion Banjo ORIGINAL GOLD HARDWARE. Includes Hardshell Case. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482.

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1963 Gibson PB250 / RB250 Conversion Banjo ORIGINAL GOLD HARDWARE

This is a super cool 1960’s PB250 that has been converted to a 5 string RB250. This has original Gold Hardware. The banjo has been inspected and set up here at the Banjo Warehouse.

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Description

This is a PB250 which means it was once a plectrum banjo. This has Gold Hardware which was done in the factory. This is a mahogany banjo with a rosewood fretboard. The fretboard has a Flying Eagle inlay pattern which looks great. There is white binding on each side of the neck and resonator. The hardware on the headstock is also gold. This has one new L bracket but is all original otherwise. This is really an attractive banjo that sounds great with the mahogany/gold set up.

The neck was done by First Quality which is a big plus. First Quality was owned by Bill Sullivan and they made 17,000 necks for Gibson Banjos. This is absolutely a professional quality neck. The tone ring is a rare and very sought after 19 hole tone ring. The shell is a 5/8 inch shell which is a big plus as well. This banjo has some very good parts.

There is some sort of inscription on the inside of the resonator because this was a gift. This was given to George on 25 Dec 1965 From Erika. The serial number would have been on the back of the Plectrum neck so we have no way of knowing the exact production date. Regardless this is a great example of a 1960’s Gibson Banjo. If you are looking for the classic vintage Gibson sound this is it.

Condition

It appears that there are a couple of small holes in the shell. This may have been to add lights or maybe a wire for a pickup. They are tiny and effect nothing. There is some light checking in the finish on the resonator and the gold has some wear as well. This has been used but looks great nonetheless. The neck and fretboard are clean and the frets are also clean. There are spikes at the 7th and 9th frets.

Set Up

This has been set up here at the shop and plays great. This has correct intonation as well. The head is a frosted Remo head and this has a Snuffy Smith Bridge. The strings are new Huber Truetone .10 gauge strings. The head has been set to 90 on a drum dial all the way around the head. This looks great, sounds great, plays great and feels great. And all for a great price with a very nice hardshell case.

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