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* RETIRED SPRING 2006 *

Many of Gibson's fancy banjo models of the late 1920s and early '30s were custom models, available with a variety of appointments. One of the most popular ornamentation styles was checkered binding featured on today's RB-6, which was reissued in 1995.

Resonator and NeckFigured Maple
Fingerboard InlayEbony/Style 6
BindingAntique Checkerboard, Resonator, Fingerboard and Headstock
HardwareGold
EngravingBella Voce
TunersVintage 2-band with amber buttons
FinishArgentine Gray