Gibson "Mastertone" TB-250 1954 Banjo and Original Case

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Here is a beautiful 1954 Gibson "Mastertone" TB-250 four-string tenor banjo, serial #4-2462-16 with original case and accessories. This was a family-owned instrument that was played at many a music festival and is being sold from estate along with several other instruments that were in the collection (to be listed separately). The banjo is in excellent but used condition, with the only flaw being wear on the back of the resonator (see picture). It has been amplified with an add-on pickup that mounts inside on the rod and the controls held on to the body by elastic hooks, thus there is no modification to the instrument itself. It has sound that will "take your ears off" as the former owner used to say. The tuning pegs were replaced when the old knobs started to disintegrate (see picture showing former mounting holes). This is an excellent TB-250 to be played or added to a collection. The neck is original to the body, and would make an excellent conversion piece to a five-string instrument. The case comes with the instrument and is the original, pink-lined Gibson case in excellent condition (pictures on request). There is a large assortment of replacement strings made by Gibson and Martin, a capo, two extra bridges and a cable for the pick-up included. If you desire additional pictures, please email your REGULAR email address as the Ebay email does not provide for pictures. Please note terms of auction below, and is being sold as-is - no refunds or returns - this is an estate liquidation! All sales absolutely final ! See pictures, email any questions. Additonal information 04/12/11: Some interested parties have expressed that the tone ring of the banjo may have been changed. Please be advised this banjo is being sold exactly as it was received and has not been altered in any way. The previous family owner made no alterations to it. Additional pictures are available if interested - please forward email address. This is a genuine Gibson TB-250, and if any alterations were made it was prior to the time it's previous owner bought it, which was in the 1970's, or it came that way from the factory. Thanks! WE ACCEPT PAYPAL ONLY, AND PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU CANNOT PAY RIGHT AWAY. ABSOLUTELY NO OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS - PLEASE DO NOT ASK!! CANADA O.K. *****We do file negative feedback on problem bidders so if these terms are not acceptable, please do not bid.***** BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE : Please read carefully to avoid misunderstandings! If you do not have any transaction history (0), do not bid – period. Your bid will automatically be canceled and you will be added to the ‘blocked bidder’ list. We are taking this action due to rogue bidders who set up accounts using fictitious information, run up bids, and then disappear. If you are in good faith with no transaction history and would like to bid on an item, contact us first at ‘ask seller a question’ and furnish your name and that you have a PayPal account to pay for your first transaction immediately on close of the auction. We will notify you if your bid will be acceptable. PayPal accounts are easy to set up and safe. Go to . No other forms of payment are acceptable - no exceptions ! SHIPPING NOTE : Disregard Ebay shipping quote on auction page, it is not accurate. No combining of items on musical instruments! No overseas shipments, no exceptions! Musical string instruments are professionally packed by UPS in special cases and buyer will be charged only the exact cost of this service plus shipping charges. Shipments of these instruments are by UPS insured only, NO EXCEPTIONS! Recently, we have encountered buyers who do not understand Ebay selling. Please note -- while we do not accept returns or make full refunds, if you have a problem with an item and you feel it does not match the description listed, contact us at once for satisfaction! Leaving "negative feedback" does not solve the problem, it only r... read more

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