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Banjo ukulele soprano made by Gibson UB-1 antique
$ 939.84
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Description
Banjo ukuleleDescription
The Gibson UB-1 was manufactured in the 1920s and 1930s, nearly 90-100 years ago.
A 6-inch head soprano-sized banjo ukulele with a maple neck and maple rim.
With original case (damaged on one side of the handle)
As a whole, there are places where the paint has peeled off due to weather checks, small scratches, the tip of the head, the body back, etc., and the back of the neck where the paint has become thinner due to performance. It was
There is a repair mark of a crack of about 40 mm on a part of the resonator mounting side of the rim. As long as I try it, I don't feel any effect on the sound quality.
The pegs are original. It is a little difficult to handle, but it can be used.
On the back of the head, I don't know when the owner was, but a stylish illustration is drawn.
The resonator is also original, but I think the screws and spacers are from later years.
The sound is voluminous for its size, and it has a simple taste like an open back banjo, but it is a bit different from the ukulele, and it is a sound that makes you feel energetic just by listening.
I think that various videos of UB-1 have been uploaded to YouTube. You can understand the tendency of the sound, if not exactly the same.
I think the setting is also very easy to play.
There is no problem with playing for everyday use, but it's light so it's fashionable to hang it on the wall. It was
Overall, there are various scratches, but I think that it is in good condition even though it has been nearly 90-100 years since it was manufactured.
For shipping, put the banjo ukulele in a shell case, wrap it in cushioning material, and put it in a cardboard box together with the cushioning material.
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