Gold Star c. 1979 GF-85 5-String Resonator Banjo - USED
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This used c. 1979 Gold Star GF-85 5-String Resonator Banjo is in excellent, like-new condition and includes:
- Serial #790151
- c. 1979
- Mahogany Neck
- Mahogany Resonator
- 20-Hole Flat Head Tone Ring (see info below)
- 3-Ply Maple Rim
- Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
- Mother of Pearl Bowtie-Style Pattern Inlay
- Planetary Tuners, Geared 5th
- Dual Coordinator Rods
- Adjustable Truss Rod
- 1-Piece Flange
- Bone Nut
- 24 Bracket
- Nickel-Plated Hardware
- Arthur Hatfield Compensated Bridge
- Armrest
- Remo Top-Frosted 11" Head
- Presto-Style Tailpiece
- Hardshell Case is Included
Patterned after pre-war Gibson RB-75s, "vintage" Gold Star GF-85 banjos made between 1976- 1986 (like this one) are highly sought after. Their production was overseen by Richard Keldsen of Saga Music who had an original pre-war Gibson RB-75 and that banjo was used to formulate Gold Star's tone ring and the banjo's dimensions. The Gold Star's tone ring includes a longer skirt, just like the original pre-wars. This banjo is in excellent, like-new condition, no fret-wear, straight neck, and wonderful action. Professionally inspected and set up here at our shop, a very affordable better-quality Bluegrass banjo in like-new condition.
