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For Sale: 1928 TB-3 Gibson Maple No-hole Archtop Banjo, with 5-String Frank Neat Neck

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For some reason, I am not able to receive BHO emails. They seem to disappear, and never get forwarded. Please send a text to 812-972-5197 Thanks--

Up for sale is an excellent condition 1928 maple TB-3 no-hole banjo, with 5-string neck made by Frank Neat. This banjo was once owned by Charlie Cushman, who confirmed the Neat neck manufacture (I still have his email confirmation, available to buyer).

I have now removed the Mitchel's Tone Ring Plate in this banjo in order to reduce the price. I can sell that separately if you still want it for an additional $200.00

There is none-to-very little wear on the frets, I tried to take a picture of the most lower neck frets. All original pot as far as I know (2 piece flange, no-hole tone ring, Grover tuning pegs (PAT PENDING), Presto Tailpiece.

I also have the tenor neck and original 1928 Tenor case. It appears someone transferred the original tuner pegs from the tenor to the 5 string. They are a bit touchy, but could always be replaced. The 5th sting tuner appears to match, but not sure where that came from since this was a tenor to begin with.

It's in excellent shape overall--the Frank Neat neck appears to be standard size and quite stellar, see added pics. The back resonator is checked as can be expected. I have a mahogany banjo also listed that has an 1928 Gibson cut down wood rim to make a flathead. Check out the workmanship and beauty of that one in a separate ad. This TB-3 comes with a TDK hardshell case.

If you live adjacent to IN, I am willing to make arrangements for hand delivery (KY/IN/TN/OH/IL/MO) Otherwise shipping is available although it is incredibly expensive with insurance, and multiple boxes are needed for both banjo and case. I am happy to provide estimates, just let me know where you live.

Feel free to text or call, as I have lots of trouble receiving the BHO email for some reason. Let me know if you have any questions.

I also have an Ebay account under the same user name, and I encourage you to review my nearly 400 all-positive feedback transactions, dozens as an astute seller. Buy with confidence.

Thanks, Dave




Interested in buying this banjo?
to arrange purchase

Price: $5,450.00 USD

Shipping: Cost only. Will be shipped in double-wall box. Hand delivery available. See description.

Posted By: dave_et_al

United States, Louisville Area, IN,

Contact Info: 812-972-5197 - Emails from BHO do not appear to be working for me for some reason.

Condition of Banjo:
Used - Excellent Condition

Type: 5-String Resonator

Brand: Gibson

Ad Status: Active, #115324

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