Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 1961, Sunburst

$3,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Banjos
Brand	Gibson
Model	RB-250 Mastertone
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	BJ838-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1961
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tone Ring	Maple
Head	11"
Dowel Stick	Coordinator Rods
Scale Length	26.25"
Nut Width	1.212"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Added pickup, 3 replaced tuners

Description

The 1961 Gibson RB-250 Mastertone is a high-quality bluegrass banjo, representing Gibson’s premier banjo line of the era. Featuring a mahogany resonator, a slim mahogany neck, and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard with bowtie inlays, it delivers a warm yet powerful tone with excellent note clarity. Equipped with a Mastertone-style tone ring and a one-piece flange, it offers the rich projection and sustain prized by bluegrass players. With its chrome-plated hardware, bound fingerboard, and classic Gibson craftsmanship, the 1961 RB-250 remains a sought-after vintage instrument for serious banjo enthusiasts. Check out the Specs tab for a the full repair history. Includes a non-original hardshell case.

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