Re: The good news: just bought a 1924 Master Model labelled Gibso
I bought one about 18 months ago, for $1.7K with the original hardshell case. It's in pretty good original condition, missing the tailpiece cover and with an "aftermarket" screw hook added as a hanger (grrrr!).
It's a Loar design, but not a particularly successful one. Mine's a four-string as well, and it has a sweet, woody but quiet tone. I have mine tuned CGDA (tenor banjo), and while I don't play it all that much, I'm glad to have such a rara avis with its Lloyd L connection.
Enjoy yours. Even a genius isn't right all the time, and it does draw interest when I pull it out at a jam or sing-around.
Allen Hopkins
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