- Excellent + Condition
- Year: 1955
- Includes Hard Shell Case
- Serial #: 5-5708-14
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This banjo started life as a PB-250 (plectrum four string). It has been perfectly converted to a five string with all of the appointments of the original banjo. In fact, the only telltale sign is the narrower cutout in the tension hoop for a four string neck rather than a wider five string. The rim bears the original early four hole archtop tone ring. The banjo is perfectly set up and has an unexpectedly darker sound than any archtop we have played. This is a fantastic instrument suitable for professional playing.
The Gibson RB-250 in action
Featured Artist Ben Proctor
Ben Proctor is a musical pilgrim living in Rochester, New York, where he works as a performer (in many different groups), music teacher for Fairport Central School District, and private instructor of guitar, voice, banjo, dobro and mandolin. He hosts a beginner's bluegrass jam here at Bernunzio Uptown Music every 3rd Thursday evening at 7:00 (for free!).
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