Description
1959 Gibson RB-150 5-string banjo, FON 9-552-17. From Turtle Hill Banjo: https://turtlehillbanjo.com/59bowtie?
This Gibson RB-150 banjo has Factory Order Number 9-552-17 which dates it being built in 1959. It features an original 4-hole archtop tone ring, one piece flange design, original tuners and mahogany resonator and neck. It has a fresh setup on it with a “38 special” Bridge. The banjo plays and sounds exactly as it should! If you’re looking for a nice Gibson Bowtie Banjo that is clean and has “the sound”, this might be one to consider! Extremely clean banjo with hardly any blemishes on the resonator or metal parts.