Gibson UB-1 Model Banjo Ukulele, c. 1928, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, brown lacquer finish, maple rim and neck, original canvas soft shell case.
One of our all-time favorites! Although the UB-1 (retailing originally at $10.00!) was the least expensive instrument Gibson ever offered, they are still very well-made and have a specific tone all to themselves�rather like the sound is already coming off of a 78 disc. Perfect for bring closet flappers out of the woodwork! Fun, extremely playable, and awful durn cute. This one includes the original bottom-opening case.
Overall length is 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.), 6 in. (15.2 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 12 1/2 in. (318 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.).
All original. Very nice overall with hardly any wear; one small chip out of the peak at the back of the headstock. Plays and sounds excellent. Excellent + Condition.
