1923 The Gibson TB-1 "Trapdoor" Tenor Banjo #11188A-35 (PDX)

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech, this vintage Banjo is sounding and playing as it should.  In Very Good vintage condition for an instrument of this age, with modest scratches, nicks, dings, and general aging of parts and finish.  Overall the banjo presents very well.  10 1/2" Maple rim.  Hinged "trapdoor" on Resonator opens to provide a change in volume and tone.  Comes with original Chipboard case in fair condition.  See below for more details and specifications. SPECIFICATIONS: Original Nickel 2/Plate Open Gear Tuners Original 1 1/8" Bone Nut Maple Neck with 19" Scale Length Neck Depth .85" at First Fret and 1.05" at Eleventh Fret 20 Original Very Small Vintage Frets Ebony Fingerboard with Dot Markers and Flat Radius Maple Tenor Banjo Bridge with Added Shims and Non-Original 5-String Tailpiece Maple Rim and Resonator with "Ball Bearing" Tone Ring Weight 5 lb 6 oz Original Worn Chipboard Case in Fair Condition Serial Number 11188A-35 NOTE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: W