More reason for pictures, since you've only said it's a Gibson banjo and didn't even specify the number of strings. I guess there's the possibility it's some other model I haven't mentioned, like a '70s RB-800 or a 60s long neck or a tenor. Photos here will let us tell you what we see. These are all things you'll be able to see for yourself to date and type the banjo. It is a Four-String Tenor Banjo, Style TB-3, serial 11196A-42A, with a maple hoop, 22 brackets, maple neck with mahogany finish, ebony fingerboard with pearl inlay and 20 frets, tuning machine pegs. ![]() Also, the 1970s necks were laminated mahogany, with an obvious and wide center strip. This banjo was made by Gibson Inc., of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1923. If the serial number places it in the 1970s, it will have ribbons and bows inlays, fiddle cut headstock and two-piece flange if an RB-250 and, again, dot inlays and one-piece flange if RB-100. It's pretty simple: If the serial number means 1964, the banjo will have bowtie inlay and a full weight tone ring if an RB-250 and dot inlays and tone hoop if an RB-100. What Bob said: Since Gibson recycled serial numbers for some reason, photos will be the only way anyone here can tell you the type and likely age. ![]() What type it is or how old it would be? Any info would be appreciated.
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