1959 RB-150 (FON 9-552-17)
1959 RB-150 (FON 9-552-17)

1959 RB-150 (FON 9-552-17)

1959

Out of stock

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.

 

Additional information

Year

1959

Model

RB-150

FON

9-552-17

Flange

1 piece

Headstock

unbound

Tone Ring

4-hole archtop