Marshall Buttrey Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My dad left me his gibson banjo, and I would love to learn all I can about it. I guess starting with the date. I think he bought it in 1949 or 1950. The serial number is 4887-2. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My dad left me his gibson banjo, and I would love to learn all I can about it. I guess starting with the date. I think he bought it in 1949 or 1950. The serial number is 4887-2. Thanks in advance Welcome to the Forum! Pictures are one of the best way to date Gibsons. Can you post some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 This sub-forum is usually about acoustic guitars. There is another one called "Original" instruments or something like that for banjos and mandolins. The best person I know of in the history of stringed instruments is George Gruhn in Nashville (Gruhns). You might also check out some banjo forums. Best of luck. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 The best people in the world for dating Gibson banjos are Joe Spann and Greg Earnest. Take it to the banjo hangout -- they'll jump all over it. It may not be that hard -- put up pictures and maybe I can tell you. The problem is that FONs repeat, so you need to see the banjo and know the number to get it right. Best, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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