{"product_id":"gibson-ub-1-banjolele-sunburst-1925-26-preowned","title":"Gibson UB-1 Banjolele Sunburst 1925-26 [PREOWNED]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly collectible early Gibson UB-1 banjo-ukulele, dating from around 1925–26. Introduced during the height of the 1920s ukulele boom, the UB-1 was Gibson’s smallest banjo-ukulele model, featuring a compact 6-inch rim and distinctive early Gibson construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument combines the character and projection of a banjo with the compact scale and four-string layout of a ukulele. It features a wooden resonator, calfskin head, ebonised fingerboard and period Gibson hardware, along with the distinctive “Gibson” branding associated with these early instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important piece of Gibson history, the UB-1 represents the company’s early entry into the rapidly expanding banjo-ukulele market. Examples from this period are increasingly sought after by collectors, particularly when retaining their original components and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and historically significant instrument from Gibson’s pioneering 1920s period, offering considerable appeal to collectors of early Gibson instruments, banjo-ukuleles and vintage American fretted instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Painted Pearwood Fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall mother-of-pearl dots at 5th, 7th and 10th frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat, unbound, multi-ply maple; removable resonator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tuner Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Hardcase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFret Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (Very Good)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Light signs of use. Minimal flattening; no pitting. No impact on playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody \u0026amp; Neck Cosmetic Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (Very Good)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Light signs of use such as minor swirling or faint surface marks. No finish breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition Rating (Morleys Music Standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Morleys Music, we rate used gear using a ★ star system based on overall condition, with ★★★★★ representing the highest standard of pre-owned condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65970468159837,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/5640\/8157\/files\/GibsonUB-1Banjolele-11.jpg?v=1789985305","url":"https:\/\/morleysmusic.co.uk\/products\/gibson-ub-1-banjolele-sunburst-1925-26-preowned","provider":"Morley's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}