{"product_id":"1930-gibson-tb3-mastertone5-banjo","title":"Gibson Banjos - 1930 TB3 Mastertone 5-String Conversion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1930 Gibson TB3 Mastertone Banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e was expertly converted to a 5-string. The inside of the resonator clearly reads, in chalk and in paint, \"9549-30\", which according to Joe Spann's book, places it as a 1930 TB3. All parts of this 40-hole archtop pot are clean, nice and original, other than a drilled hole in the Presto tailpiece to facilitate the five string conversion. The finish has a nice, original luster with a small area of buckle wear in the center area of the back of the resonator. The binding and purfling are exceptionally clean. The one piece flange is reasonably straight with a slight cupping at the neck area and a minor, common blistery appearance. All other metal parts are in very good, straight condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pot has not been messed with at all on this and the modern 5-string neck is of the highest quality, with a bow tie pattern. The patina and coloring of the neck match flawlessly with the original pot finish. There are only a few neck makers who can do this level of work, but Jim was not certain of the neck maker. This \u003cstrong\u003e1930 Gibson TB3 Mastertone 5-String Conversion Banjo\u003c\/strong\u003e banjo plays and sounds as good as it looks and comes with a non-original hard case. Serial #9549-30.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53839188099391,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G32810690","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/GibsonMastertone-front.jpg?v=1782095142","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/1930-gibson-tb3-mastertone5-banjo","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}