330 North Tejon

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(719) 634-2228

Gibson PB-7 Top Tension Flathead Conversion Banjo

 

>Serial # DA-5057, Circa 1939

>Original hardware in excellent condition, nickel plated.          Flange is chrome plated & original to banjo.

>20 hole original flathead ring

>Maple neck & resonator with dark brown finish, in excellent condition.

>Conversion neck by John Ramsey in mint condition.

 

Price includes original Plectrum neck, red line case & original top tension bracket wrench. 

$75,000.  Trades considered.

 

This is an incredible sounding flathead.  I had an original RB-3 flathead five string that I sold and kept the top tension because the top tension was the better sounding banjo.  If I did not want to retire soon, I would not sell it—John Ramsey.

 

 

 

For more info please call 719-634-2228         

           Tuesday thru Friday 10-12 AM                           

             & all day Saturday — Ask for John