1962 Lee Gibbs Hofner BANJO open back 5 string

$165.00

  • Year: 1962 (Circa)
  • Manufacturer: Lee Gibbs Hofner BANJO
  • Model: open back 5 string
  • Case: None
  • Color: sunburst
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: Never heard of a Lee Gibbs banjo? Neither have we. Except for the one other one we heard about in Hawaii ,this may be it. . But at Diamondstrings we know a Hofner when we see one. An Obvious clue is that is is stamped 'made in Germany' on the back of the skin head. But, look at the nut and you'll know that this is what almost all Hofners used during this period. Really not a bad insturment. Very decent quality.Very decent tone three piece neck with a somewhat batty feel. both neck and body look to be a wood such as alder.Original skin head with a 'W. germany' small stamp on the inside. Nice looking three tone sunburst finish. We upgraded the tuners to 'Ovation logo' German made Schallers. . an interesting and very usuable piece. for more info and photos plese contact www.diamondstrings.com