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Gibson Mastertone

Gibson Mastertone

$2,800.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Page last updated Jun 16, 2026

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A 2000s Gibson Mastertone Granada Five String Banjo, FON #8906-85, with gold hardware and a sunburst back finish.

This Gibson Mastertone Granada banjo features a 26.44 inch scale length flame maple neck with a bound 22 fret rosewood fretboard, mother of pearl position marker inlays, five gold-plated planetary Gibson branded tuners with pearloid buttons, and mother of pearl headstock inlays. The Body features gold plated rim hardware including the armrest and the “Granada” tailpiece, and a flame maple resonator finished in sunburst with multi ply top and back binding.

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