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Topic: SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo |
Tony Ortega
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Colorado, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2011 7:28 pm |
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SOLD Not sure exactly what year! Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo. This Banjo in in great condition! Serial No 414797
Early 1970's
I'm selling this for a dear friend of mine.
Reduced price, make an offer $1500.00
Thanks very much!
Last edited by Tony Ortega on 26 Nov 2011 9:31 am; edited 6 times in total |
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Ron Spears
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2011 10:55 am Not a 66
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| This banjo is definitely not a 66. It would have bowtie inlays and a one piece flange. Probably an early 70's. |
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Tony Ortega
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2011 5:59 pm
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| Thanks for the note, I'll look into it! |
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Dave O'Brien
From:
Florida and New Jersey
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Posted 3 Sep 2011 4:21 pm Rb-250
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I play one very similar, paid $ 1000. on eBay -early '70's most likely, most Bluegrass "experts" shun the multi-ply rim but I think it's a good stage/touring piece.
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Tony Ortega
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2011 10:03 am
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Thanks for the note Dave, I appreciate it.
I guess I need to re-consider the asking price.
Aren't the new RB250 mastertone's are over 2K? are those the multiply that you mention? Just curious.
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Dave O'Brien
From:
Florida and New Jersey
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Posted 5 Sep 2011 6:26 pm Rb-250
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Gibson list prices are thru the roof now...I think they use 3 ply rims now like they did pre-war but I am not sure of that. I'd say $ 1500 would be a fair price for that one, Regards, Dave
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 7 Sep 2011 2:23 am
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| Tony...A simple way to determine rim type: multi ply rims were normally painted flat black by the factory (to disguise that fact I imagine), three ply rims stained. Many players with banjos from that period would simply replace the existing rim, available from vendors who offer nice repro units such as "Stewart Macdonald" and "First Quality". |
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Ron Spears
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2011 11:04 am banjo
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| These banjos also have pot metal tonerings and two piece flanges. Not the best era for Gibson. |
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Sean Ray
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Madison, Wisconsin
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Posted 29 Sep 2011 12:02 pm
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I sold my '76 for $1,600 (4 years ago) to give you an idea for a price range. No way a stock 70's RB-250 will fetch over $2k and in this market you may be looking at less than $1,600.
This era RB-250 gets a bad wrap but overall they sound just fine.
Best of luck
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Tony Ortega
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2011 6:20 am Bump
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Bump
Make an Offer |
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 19 Nov 2011 1:58 pm
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e-mail sent 
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Larry Robbins
From:
Fort Edward, New York
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Posted 25 Nov 2011 4:49 pm
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offer made and accepted !
Payment goes out tommorrow!
Thanks..all
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Tony Ortega
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2011 9:33 am SOLD - Gibson Mastertone RB250 Banjo
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SOLD
Thanks Everyone..
Donation on its way! |
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