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Summary
Finish: Original.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Three-ply 11″ maple rim. The pot assembly may not be original to this neck. It appears to be a pot from a later Gibson banjo.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st – .79″ & 12th – .90″
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-3/8″
Scale Length: 26-1/4″
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been re-fretted. The G string nut is non-original as well. There are tiny holes in the fingerboard that have been filled in at the 7th, 10th, and 12th frets.
Electronics: None.
Hardware: Non-original tuners, nut, and saddle with the original tail-piece. There is a small crack in the D string tuner button.
Weight: 8lbs 9oz
Modifications / Repairs: -Non-original tuners. -Non-original nut. -Non-original frets. -Non-original saddle. -Non-original G string nut.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage banjo is in good cosmetic condition for it’s age. There is minor play wear throughout with no major dings or scratches.
Serial Number: 54602
Tech Notes: This vintage Gibson RB-100 plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall and show light play wear. It has been properly setup and intonated in open G tuning. The pot assembly may not be original to this neck. It appears to be a pot from a later Gibson banjo.