[Dixielandjazz] Gibson banjo

[Scott Anthony]

I just checked Mandolin Brothers and they have a number of Gibson 4-string 
banjos ranging in price from about $1900 to $11,500.

Scott Anthony

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Anthony" <santh at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 9:35 AM
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> Over the years since the '20s there have been dozens, maybe hundreds, of 
> models of Gibson banjos (and guitars) ranging from plain, inexpensive (and 
> not terribly great sounding) to extravagently ornate and very costly with 
> well designed tone rings and wonderful sound. Without knowing the model, 
> year, and actual condition, even Elderly Instruments would have a very 
> difficult time giving you an estimate. The value could be anything from 
> $100 or less to $20,000 or more.
>
> Another source of info might be Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island in NY 
> if they have survived the storm.
>
> Scott Anthony
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jim at kashprod.com>
> To: <santh at comcast.net>
> Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 7:36 AM
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Gibson banjo
>
>
>> My Mother has a Gibson 4 string banjo.  It looks to me to be in quite 
>> good shape.  Looks like the original case.  Any idea what the worth of 
>> such an item can be?  Any other info needed to understand its value.   I 
>> can send a picture to anyone that might be able to help.
>>
>> Thanks, Jim Kashishian
>>
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