1965 Gibson RB-100 Banjo SOLD

Gibson RB-100 Banjo 1965 full front view

Comments	Here’s a really great condition 1965 Gibson RB-100 Banjo, delivering a warm, woody tone, hard attack with quick note decay This is a lovely crossover banjo for a mix of bluegrass and old time finger style playing. At 8 lb it is about 4 to 5 pounds lighter than most flathead tone ring bluegrass banjos.
Serial Number	356963, built during 1965 at the Gibson plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Pricing	$1,795.00 CAD with late 1960’s Japanese hardshell case. SOLD
Neck	Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard.
Frets	Recently dressed by Grant.
Body	Mahogany resonator, maple rim. Brass rod tone ring fitted to a Gibson Mastertone style 1 piece zinc flange.
Finish	The finish is near perfect; it is rare to find one of these banjos that has not been mistreated and abused. Other than minor lacquer checking, this banjo is near mint.
Hardware/electronics	All hardware, finish and tuners are original.
Playability/Action	Set up and ready to go. Grant has installed a new head and dressed the frets.
Case	Late 1960’s Japanese hardshell case included.