All original Gibson MB-1 from 1929; an ideal candidate for conversion, or to be played as is. The rim assembly features a full-thickness maple rim, with rolled tonering, and single coordination rod; matching FON marks present in chalk on rez, and stamped inside rim; resonator is intact, but suffered some finish cloudiness and has flaked off substaintially in some areas; one replaced thumb screw. The one piece neck has an extended ebony fingeboard, that plays quite well up the neck; with moderatly worn original frets; more finish cloudiness and flaking present on back of neck; silk screen Gibson logo on top of peghead. Some tape is present on head