1990 Gibson RB1 5 string Banjo with Original Case and All Paperwork CLEAN

1990 Gibson RB1 5 string Banjo. Includes Original Hardshell Case and All Paperwork. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482.

SOLD

FREE USA SHIPPING

1990 Gibson RB1 5 string Banjo

This is a Super Clean RB1 Banjo from the Greg Rich era that is an incredible package for a collector. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse.

ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

Description

This is a beautiful RB1 that is all original but has a Pre War Tone Hoop installed. The original hoop is included. This also includes all of the original paperwork including the warranty and owner’s manual. On top of all of this the banjo is super clean, this is definitely a beautiful example of a Rich era Banjo or any banjo for that matter.

This has a 3 ply hard rock maple shell with a maple neck and resonator each with white binding. The fretboard is rosewood with a Seagull inlay pattern. This has all original nickel hardware including a one piece flange. The hoop installed is a Pre War Rolled Brass Tone Hoop and this banjo sounds incredible. I would be willing to switch this out to the original hoop at no charge if you would prefer that. In either case this is definitely an excellent banjo.

Condition

This was absolutely clean on the way in but we still cleaned it up to make it glow. The banjo has been disassembled and we buffed the metal to a shine. The wood has been waxed which also shines. The resonator has a very light graze of checking over the whole resonator which is very common for this Rich era finish. That is actually a good sign because it is evidence that the finish is original because this type of checking is so common on Rich era Banjos. The frets and fretboard are clean and there is basically no fretwear at all. I also oiled the fretboard. There are spikes at the 7th and 9th frets.

There is also some sort of very light spotting on the face of the headstock, maybe a small scuff that is almost unnoticeable. Finally the label was taken off when some guy did some sort of set up work to the banjo and wrote his name on the inside of the shell. I suppose he is the guy that originally installed the Pre War Hoop. All of this can be seen in the pictures. None of this takes away from how clean this banjo is in regards to appearance and condition.

The original case is also clean.

Set Up

This has also been set up at the Banjo Warehouse. This has a new Huber frosted head which has been set to 90. The bridge is intonated properly. The strings are new Huber Truetone .10’s and the banjo is playing GREAT!!! This is such a wonderful example of a great looking, playing and sounding Rich era Banjo.

Check out Greg Rich era Gibson Banjo Collectors and Connoisseurs on Facebook!!

Check out the Banjo Warehouse website for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale!

WE HAVE MORE PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRE OWNED 5 STRING BANJOS FOR SALE THAN ANY STORE ON EARTH

WE BUY, SELL AND TRADE

ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

CALL TODAY 404-372-5482

CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Gibson Banjos for Sale

CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Banjos for Sale

CLICK HERE for more info on Geoff Hohwald’s Banjo Camps

CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!!

PROFESSIONAL SETUP

Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives.

FREE SHIPPING

Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. Competitive shipping rates worldwide.

EARN CASH

We are always looking for new inventory. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need.

100% SATISFACTION

Buy with confidence. Every instrument comes with a 7-day money back guarantee. If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. Buyer pays return shipping and original shipping amount will be deducted from refund.