Gibson (1930) RB-1 5-String Resonator Banjo

In “very good” condition, with the worn original hard shell case.
Original Gibson RB-1 five string resonator banjo, made in 1930.  The pot includes the famous and desirable one-piece flange; it has the standard armrest and flip open Presto tailpiece, and the “flying seagull” (a/k/a bats) inlay pattern – having flying birds at frets 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 and 15, then a parallelogram at 17, two dots at 19 and three dots at 22.  The headstock is inlaid with script Gibson and a hanging bell held in place by two screws.   The yellowed ivoroid binding surrounds the neck and resonator on both the front and back.  The headstock shows four Grover brand patented tuners, with “Gibson” script pearl logo on front.  The 11” pot is made from multi-ply maple and comes with a solid brass hoop tone ring.  All metal parts are nickel plated.