Antonio Forjaz Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi, My mother just gave me my grandfather's "The Gibson", it looks like a banjo. It must be very old, it does not have any serial number, all I can find is "The Gibson" and MADE IN THE U.S.A. and a small writing that says PATENT APPLIED FOR . Attached are some photos. Any ideas what model it is? Thanks in advance Antonio Forjaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I know next to nothing about banjos, so I did some searches. It took me awhile, but I gradually narrowed it down. It appears to be a 1920's Gibson UB-2 ("Ukulele Banjo" or "Banjo Ukulele"). There was also a UB-1 model, which had a smaller (diameter) head. Here are some links to check out: http://banjoukuleleforum.blogspot.com/ http://ukulelerestorationbarn.blogspot.com/ http://ukuleleguide.com/banjo-ukes.html There are many more websites devoted to banjos and ukuleles, and hybrids thereof, and history, and artists, and music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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