• Front and side of Gibson Style 170
    A versatile open back banjo, this RB-170 can bang or frail! Features include dark stained rim, rolled brass tone hoop, mahogany neck with fiddle shaped peghead, rosewood fingerboard. 5th string sliding capo installed. Lifton hard shell case. Made in USA.

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  • Full front and side of Gibson Style 170
  • Front of Gibson Style 170
  • Armrest, tailpiece and bridge of Gibson Style 170
  • Front neck and body join of Gibson Style 170
  • Fretboard of Gibson Style 170
  • Front headstock of Gibson Style 170
  • Back headstock of Gibson Style 170
  • Neck joint of Gibson Style 170
  • Inside rim of Gibson Style 170
  • Back and side of Gibson Style 170
  • Full and side back of Gibson Style 170
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • SN 959000
  • c.1969-70
  • EC-
  • 26-1/2" scale
  • 3/4" dark stained rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 2 coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets and shoes
  • Rolled brass tone hoop
  • Waverly-style "window" top-tension tailpiece
  • Mahogany neck with fiddle shaped peghead and raised pearl "Gibson" inlay
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  • "V" neck profile
  • 1-3/16" nut
  • "Pancake" tuners with white plastic buttons, 5th string friction tuner
  • Armrest
  • 5th string sliding capo installed
  • '60's Lifton hard shell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA

Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo (c.1969-70)

Gibson RB-170 Open Back Banjo (c.1969-70)

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SKU: 60U-210274

$1,250 USD
$1,250.00 USD
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A versatile open back banjo, this RB-170 can bang or frail! Features include dark stained rim, rolled brass tone hoop, mahogany neck with fiddle shaped peghead, rosewood fingerboard. 5th string sliding capo installed. Lifton hard shell case. Made in USA.
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • SN 959000
  • c.1969-70
  • EC-
  • 26-1/2" scale
  • 3/4" dark stained rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 2 coordinator rods
  • 24 brackets and shoes
  • Rolled brass tone hoop
  • Waverly-style "window" top-tension tailpiece
  • Mahogany neck with fiddle shaped peghead and raised pearl "Gibson" inlay
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
  • "V" neck profile
  • 1-3/16" nut
  • "Pancake" tuners with white plastic buttons, 5th string friction tuner
  • Armrest
  • 5th string sliding capo installed
  • '60's Lifton hard shell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA
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