well you just dont see these very often! this is one of the first gibson mastertone banjos made! it is in very good condition and almost untouched! it may even still have the original skin head on it? it is a style 5 gold plated 18 fret with the first style flathead ball bearing ring...the only thing i see that may not be original is one hook and one nut...and the bridge......it does need a good cleaning/polishing but i had rather leave it as found and not take it apart because some people may like the old patina look of the gold plating on a banjo...the neck is very straight and almost no fret wear...the original gibson label is in wonderfull condition ..serial number i 11141 A -38 ...this would be an amazing looking banjo after cleaning/polishing..i would consider trading this for a nice upper end gibson 5 string resonator banjo or ?? if you have anything of interest just shoot me an email,thanks
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