Name: 1970s Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-string Banjo with Hard Case
SKU: 6801133260702012
Price: 2850 USD
Availability: InStock

1970s Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-string Banjo with Hard Case

Good Condition.

This Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5-string banjo was built during the early-1970s at Gibson’s Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. It represents the Norlin-era evolution of Gibson’s flagship production bluegrass banjo. The RB-250 retained the classic Mastertone design while introducing the distinctive “Ribbons & Bows” fingerboard inlays, a fiddle-shaped peghead with pearl inlay, and a double tube-and-plate flange. The RB-250 features a laminated mahogany neck, mahogany resonator, an 11-ply maple rim, and a bell brass Mastertone tone ring.

Condition:

The hardware has developed an even vintage patina. The resonator shows light scratches and finish wear. The binding exhibits several small age-related shrinkage gaps at the joints, which are common on vintage Gibson instruments of this era. Includes Gibson hardcase in fair condition.

Specifications:

Model: Gibson RB-250 Mastertone
Era: Early 1970s
Country of Manufacture: USA
Factory: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Serial Number: 186451
Instrument Type: 5-String Resonator Banjo
Neck: Laminated Mahogany
Resonator: Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlays: Ribbons & Bows Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Peghead: Traditional Mastertone Peghead with Pearl Inlay
Rim: 11-Ply 3/4″ Maple
Tone Ring: Bell Brass Mastertone Tone Ring
Flange: Double Tube-and-Plate Brass Flange
Tailpiece: Gibson Eagle Claw Clamshell Tailpiece
Coordinator Rods: Two
Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
Scale Length: 26-1/4″
Frets: 22
Rim Diameter: 11″
Resonator Diameter: 13-3/4″

Includes Gibson Hard Case.

Please also view all attached photos, considered part of the description of this item. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. The Local Pickup is a musical instrument consignment business with a retail musical instrument store in Rock Hill, SC.

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