Gibson Mastertone TB-2

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:banjo
gptkbp:availability new and vintage models
gptkbp:characters gptkb:22
gptkb:4
gptkbp:collectibility high
gptkbp:community banjo enthusiasts
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced banjo playing styles
gptkbp:design_influence Gibson banjos
gptkbp:finish nitrocellulose lacquer
gptkbp:fuselage_material maple
rosewood
block inlays
gptkbp:head 11 inches
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic model in banjo history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gibson Mastertone TB-2
gptkbp:included hard case
gptkbp:introduced 1925
gptkbp:is_popular_in bluegrass music
gptkbp:legacy remains a sought-after instrument
gptkbp:maintenance regular tuning and setup required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Gibson
gptkbp:marketed_as professional musicians
gptkbp:material maple
mylar
nylon or steel
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Earl_Scruggs
gptkbp:orbital_period yes
gptkbp:price_range $2,000 -$5,000
gptkbp:produces handcrafted
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:USA
gptkbp:production_years 1925-1930s
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:Gibson_Mastertone_TB-1
gptkb:Gibson_Mastertone_TB-3
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:none
gptkbp:ring_name gptkb:Mastertone_tone_ring
gptkbp:scales 23 inches
gptkbp:sound bright and clear
gptkbp:style traditional
gptkbp:tail_type presto tailpiece
gptkbp:track_gauge light to medium
gptkbp:tuning GDAE
gptkbp:type gptkb:tenor_banjo
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:jazz_music
gptkbp:weight approximately 8 lbs
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:wood
adjustable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gibson_Mastertone_TB-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7