Vintage 1970's Gibson RB-800 5-String Banjo Curly Maple Cherry Sunburst w/ Case

Description

This Vintage 1970's Gibson RB-800 Mastertone Banjo is in excellent condition. It has been well cared for by its previous owner and has some very nice upgrades including the addition of Keith Tuners, a fantastic sounding Huber Tone Ring, and a custom-made Frank Neat Maple Rim. This banjo is in clean condition although there are a few scuffs and some moderate tarnishing on the gold-plated hardware (see pictures). There are railroad spikes installed on the 7th and 9th Frets. This banjo has been professionally set up and plays great! The neck is straight, the action is low and comfortable, and the frets are in excellent condition. This banjo will come complete with a very nice non-original TKL hardshell case as pictured. Awesome deal on a fantastic playing and sounding 1970's Gibson RB-800 Mastertone!
FEATURES:
3-Piece Curly Maple Neck
Mastertone Violin-Shaped Peghead w/ 800-Style Mother of Pearl Inlays
Ebony Fingerboard w/ Mother of Pearl Inlays
Cream Neck Binding w/ 800-Style Purflings
Custom Frank Neat Maple Rim
Curly Maple Resonator
Cream Resonator Binding w/ 800-Style Purfling and Multiple Concentric Ring Inlays
Adjustable Truss Rod
22 Traditional Mastertone Fine Wire Frets
Huber Custom Bell Brass Tone Ring
Heavy Duty Brass Tension Brackets
Brass Stretcher Band
Double-Style Brass Flange
Brass Mounting Lugs
1-Piece Solid Brass Armrest
Gibson Mastertone Tailpiece
Dual Coordinator Rods
Frosted Head
Maple Bridge w/ Ebony Cap
Geared 5th String Tuning Peg
Gibson Mastertone Planetary Tuning Machines w/ Keith Tuners
Gold Plated Hardware
Gloss Cherry Sunburst Finish
12-3/4" Resonator Width
26-1/4" Scale Length
Non-Original TKL Hardshell Case Included