{"product_id":"gibson-mastertone-5-string-banjo-1932-parts-banjo","title":"Gibson Mastertone 5 String Banjo (1932) parts banjo?","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis banjo is a bit of a conundrum.  BY all appearances it is a 1932 Gibson Mastertone 5-string banjo.  It's serial number\/FON is 9865-8 which corresponds to 1932 and the interior oval Gibson Mastertone label is period correct.  It has a flamed Maple bound resonator, which Gibson sometimes used in that era and the Flying Eagle neck pattern was also made back then.  The one-piece cast flange is unmarked but many of the Dohler flanges were unmarked back then. There are no nibs on the neck binding, but this instrument was likely re-fretted at some point and nibs are often filed off during re-frets.  But the different tarnish levels of the metal parts and the thicker neck finish are somewhat suspect.  So we are calling this a parts banjo and pricing it accordingly.  The banjo is in good playing condition with a nice low bluegrass action.  There are some finish cracks on the neck and peghead and some stable finish and\/or neck cracks near the 5th string tuner but it is solid with no movement.  Comes with a hard case in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53970574639387,"sku":"MSM-32-00131","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/7532\/files\/F491780E-B931-4CAC-808C-1FC684C0DB6C_1_105_c.jpg?v=1789675430","url":"https:\/\/jakesmainstreetmusic.com\/products\/gibson-mastertone-5-string-banjo-1932-parts-banjo","provider":"Jakes Main Street Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}