{"product_id":"1927-gibson-tb-3-mastertone-tenor-banjo-fon-8834-87","title":"1927 Gibson TB-3 Mastertone Tenor Banjo – FON 8834-87","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a piece of early Gibson banjo history to your playing with this 1927 TB-3 Mastertone. It remains in its original four-string tenor configuration, plays very well, and preserves important period details. The bound resonator’s aged dark brown finish and contrasting binding give it a distinctive vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMatched factory markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Rim number 8834-87 and resonator marking 8834 correspond to Gibson’s documented 1927 batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod construction:\u003c\/b\u003e The two-piece tube-and-plate flange and archtop tone ring reflect Style 3 Mastertone design from this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal tenor neck:\u003c\/b\u003e A bound fingerboard, ornate pearl inlays, Mastertone block, and Gibson script logo retain its classic character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlaying condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Original frets remain, and the banjo is playing very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSetup options:\u003c\/b\u003e The head and bridge are replacements, and several additional bridges are included for setup and tonal preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric details:\u003c\/b\u003e It retains its Gibson Mastertone Guarantee label from Gibson Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, plus natural patina on the metal hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase included:\u003c\/b\u003e An original or period-correct case comes with the banjo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone ring was found firmly seated on the wooden rim and left undisturbed during inspection. Add this well-preserved tenor Mastertone to your collection or take it along for your next playing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"South Shore Guitar Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632169058603,"sku":"GIBTB-1927","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/4456\/7851\/files\/07B3CF5A-DF06-4255-A04B-037477A78B70.jpg?v=1790977960","url":"https:\/\/southshoreguitarboutique.com\/products\/1927-gibson-tb-3-mastertone-tenor-banjo-fon-8834-87","provider":"South Shore Guitar Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}