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Gibson RB-250 Standard Pattern 5-String Banjo

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    Gibson

    An instrument of dead-serious quality.

    And it's a beauty, too! Mahogany red lacquer hand-applied on mahogany; nickel plate, hand-engraved hardware; neck and headstock inlay. Gibson's traditional construction and metal composition for the tone ring.


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    1959 Gibson RB 250

    | Review By: Banjoman-.AwUg | 1 year, 2 weeks ago

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    After playing this banjo for 50 years I still cannot find a better instrument than this one. I've trieed many different models and manufacturerews, but cannot compare  to this one.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
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    No
    Musical Experience:
    Part time picker
    Style of music you play:
    Bluegrass
    Where you live:
    Florida

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no1004916

    Good Banjo

    | Review By: Texas Rocker | 1 year, 1 month ago

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    Well I have to admit banjo used to be my main instrument, but now I'm more of a mandolin player than a banjo picker. I still play banjo a little bit though. I saw a 1970s RB-250 in Guitar Center today and just could not resist playing it. I can honestly say this is a pretty good banjo for the money. I do have to admit though I have heard and played banjos louder than this, but other than that it's a nice banjo.
    Do you own the product?:
    No
    Have you used the product?:
    Yes
    Musical Experience:
    Hobbyist, but I have played in a band
    Style of music you play:
    Bluegrass
    Where you live:
    McKinney, TX

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no976309

    it's okay

    | Review By: banjoboyjohn-Pja-P | 3 years, 1 month ago

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    Its a decent banjo for the price but for about 1,000 more dollars you can get the earl standard whitch is maple instead of mahogony and has a more balanced tone than the rb-250. If you want a clear and more defined sound and are serious about playing, I would fork out the extra money and get an earl model.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
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    No
    Musical Experience:
    musician
    Style of music you play:
    bluegrass, rock
    Where you live:
    clintwood, va

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no847008

    Try it out before you buy

    | Review By: banjoman-Kzav1 | 3 years, 10 months ago

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    Get a Gibson if you want to get that Earl tone. I've had mine for 20 years and it's never let me down.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
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    No
    Musical Experience:
    Professional
    Style of music you play:
    Bluegrass, swing, country
    Where you live:
    Texas

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no889613

    Gibson RB250

    | Review By: Kevin B | 4 years, 3 weeks ago

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    Solid bluegrass banjo.  Same pot assembly as the most ornate models.  True vintage tone.  I like the simple inlay pattern which dates back to Gibson's of 1925.  The RB250 is a link to a peice of history.  You have the potential to produce the sound of classic bluegrass banjo from a Gibson the originator of the sound.
    Do you own the product?:
    Yes
    Have you used the product?:
    No
    Musical Experience:
    Play banjo in two local bands and church
    Style of music you play:
    bluegrass, gospel, country
    Where you live:
    SW Florida

    Did you find this review helpful? yes no917363

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