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The Wade Mainer Granada is one of 13 original flathead pre war Granadas.
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There is also chalk writing the serial number on the inside of the resonator. 1930 Gibson Wade Mainer Granada 9530-5 - Banjo Warehouse Atlanta. His grandfather bought this banjo new in 1927, passed it to his father, and thence to him. I have a notarized, written history of it from the original buyers grandson, who is a noted musician and songwriter in Texas. It comes with its original 5-string-length case.
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United States: Michigan, Kalamazoo Physical DescriptionĪnimal skin (overall material) Measurements 1987 Gibson Granada 5 string Banjo 17 made during the Greg Rich era Skip to content. This number 8886-1 Gibson banjo was originally a 5-string (see below) Made in 1927. The banjo has the original ball bearing tone. It is accompanied by the original tenor neck and an original Gibson 5-string case ca. It has a reproduction 5-string neck built many years ago by Frank Neat. Its snappy tone, coupled with the rich tonal qualities and its ease of playing, make it an instrument which can be used for all purposes – dance, radio and concert.” Location This 1925 Mastertone Deluxe began life as a tenor banjo.
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The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which weve been using since 2000.
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factory order numbers ) is from the next-to-the last known batch of prewar Granadas to be produced before the model was discontinued in 1937.
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Appearance of new instruments may vary slightly unless Serial Number is listed. Gibson TB-Granada Mastertone 1485-2 1485-2 (see Gibson banjo serial numbers vs. This banjo was custom made for vaudevillian performer Frances Chenoweth Coan with jeweled accents on the peghead and inscribed with “Frances.”įrances Chenoweth toured with her sister Vivian Hayes and Vivian’s husband Ed Hayes as "Ed Hayes and His Banjo Girls" from 1927-1930.Īs indicated in a 1926 Gibson Banjo Catalog testimonial: “The new Gison Mastertone Tenor-banjo is assuredly a marvel instrument. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. This used Gibson Mastertone Custom Shop Banjo defies category in just. It is a Four-String Tenor Banjo, Mastertone TB-5 Model, serial number 8693-2, with black walnut shell, black walnut neck, rosewood fingerboard with iridescent ivoroid and marquetry strippings, inlay of white pearl designs, similar ornamentation applied to peghead, 4:1 geared pegs with pearl buttons, gold-tone metal parts, and a laminated and arched flange resonator with marquetry and ivoroid inlays.
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