Gibson MB-1 Mandolin Banjo 5 String Conversion

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This banjo started it’s life as an early Gibson MB-1 Mandolin Banjo. This banjo features a 10-1/2″ rim so I paired it with a slightly shorter scale length giving it a more focused attack.

This conversion was done for Andrew Marlin, of Watchhouse, who is an incredibly skilled and intentional musician so I know it’s in good hands.

  • MB-1 10-1/2″ Gibson Rim
  • 24.5″ Scale length
  • Figured Hard Maple Neck
  • Ebony Details
  • Ivoroid Binding
  • Mother of Pearl Inlays
  • EVO Frets
  • Gibson Snakehead Peghead Shape
  • Fiberskyn Head
  • Vintage Thin Satin Nitrocellulose
  • Waverly Tuners