1963 TB-250 (FON 104597)
1963 TB-250 (FON 104597)

1963 TB-250 (FON 104597)

$1963

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Description

1963 Gibson TB-250 with FON 104597.  The following text is from the archived Banjo Hangout classified:

Mahogany neck (w/rosewood board and stainless frets), mahogany resonator (w/original finish), full thickness 3-ply maple rim, one-piece flange, 4-hole archtop tone ring, single co-rod, notched tension hoop, single piece armrest, Presto tailpiece, and Schaller tuners. It’s topped off with a Pre-EPA Remo head and Gary Sosebee maple/ebony bridge. All of the hardware is nickel plated, with the exception of the geared 5th peg.

Ron Coleman made the conversion neck, and 4-string guru Vinnie Mondello (4stringbanjos.com) did the finish work. Both did an outstanding job in my opinion. I personally think it’s superior to the original Bowtie 5-string necks that I’ve played.

Non-original parts are: tailpiece, armrest, tension hoop, neck (of course) and tuners.

The banjo is capable of wide range of voices, from deep and low, to high and piercing, depending on your set-up preferences. It’s probably the most versatile raised head banjo I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a few more than I care to admit. :^)

Additional information

Model

TB-250

Year

1963

FON

104597

Banjo

TB Tenor Banjo

Headstock

Bound

Tone Ring

Archtop

Flange

One piece

Conversion to 5-String

Yes