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Gibson UB-1 Banjolele Brown 1920s

Gibson UB-1 Banjolele Brown 1920s

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple sides and trapdoor resonator back
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Pearwood
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.71" 12th - 0.81"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/4"
Scale Length: 13"
Neck Details: Maple neck with unbound ebonized pearwood fingerboard and dot inlays
Hardware: Original hardware
Weight: 2lbs 12oz
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The banjo is in good condition. There is a small tear in the head on the treble side near the bridge. A section of the resonator back is delaminating but is structurally stable. There are dings and light scratches throughout the banjo. There are two hairline cracks in the fingerboard that do not affect playability.
Tech Notes: This banjo plays well with low action. The frets are thin and high with minimal wear.
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SKU: U4307893403

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Maple sides and trapdoor resonator back
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Pearwood
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.71" 12th - 0.81"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/4"
Scale Length: 13"
Neck Details: Maple neck with unbound ebonized pearwood fingerboard and dot inlays
Hardware: Original hardware
Weight: 2lbs 12oz
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The banjo is in good condition. There is a small tear in the head on the treble side near the bridge. A section of the resonator back is delaminating but is structurally stable. There are dings and light scratches throughout the banjo. There are two hairline cracks in the fingerboard that do not affect playability.
Tech Notes: This banjo plays well with low action. The frets are thin and high with minimal wear.