1960’s Gibson Mastertone TB-250 Tenor Banjo
Gibson banjos don’t need no introduction they were at the centre of the banjo universe for decades. Unfortunately for now and for a variety of reasons (including the devastating 2010 Nashville flood), Gibson has stopped producing banjos with no announced plans to restart. This fine example of a 1960’s Gibson Mastertone TB-250 Tenor Banjo is in great condition, with no significant wear — especially given its age. The rarity of this banjo in itself is enough to want it for a collection, as there were only 84 TB-250’s made in 1960. This banjo packs quite a punch with great power and resonance and low action. 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fretboard with pearl bowtie inlays, block inlay on 19th fret engraved “MASTERTONE”, 11″ head, double coordinator rods, flathead tone ring, one piece flange, 24 brackets, stairstep tuners (working perfectly and keeping in tune) with chrome buttons, peghead features “Gibson” logo and crown inlay, ~22-3/4″ scale length. The finish has weather checked nicely to give it that patina that is so desirable on a vintage piece the pictures speak for themselves. I know the owner personally who purchased it from new and has looked after it over its lifetime. Recently fitted with a new Remo clear head and new strings, this banjo will cut through any instrument in a trad session. Comes complete with yellow lined original Gibson hardshell case in excellent condition also. The banjo is quite heavy weighing in at 5.8KG Banjo features
- Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, 19 frets. Mother of pearl ‘Bowtie’ position marker inlays, leaf and Gibson headstock logos.
- Original frets with minor wear.
- All original, nickel plated hardware.
- Gibson black hardshell case included.