1957 Neck and Headstock

Gibson RB-250 Archtop banjo Mastertone

Tone ring Serial # 7-7022-115 dates to 1961

New bridge

From a desirable period for bow-ties, since it has a 1 piece flange and the older style thick ~3 ply rim. Shortly after this banjo was built, the less desirable thin rims and multi-ply rims start to appear. Rosewood fingerboard

Features:

1. Construction:
• Made with a mahogany neck and resonator.
• Features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl "bow-tie" inlays.
• Equipped with a guitar-style headstock.

1. Tone Ring:

• The banjo has an original archtop 4-hole tone ring.
• Designed with a one-piece flange.

1. Design:

• Finished in a dark sunburst with darker regions around the resonator back, neck heel, and peghead.
• Nickel hardware, including Grover tuners and tailpiece.

1. Dimensions:

• The scale length is 14 inches, allowing it to be tuned like a mandolin as well.

1. Inlays and Aesthetics:

• Features fancy parallelogram inlays and a triple-bound top and back.