2000 OME Gold Monarch Bluegrass Model 5 String Banjo Novo As per Gibson below

As per Gibson below

This was also when Gibson was using real ebony for the fingerboard

with a hairline crack in the paint

Fishman Aura VT

2000 OME Gold Monarch Bluegrass Model 5 String Banjo Novo As per Gibson belowWatchtower Guitars is excited to offer our clients a special collection of vintage and premier acoustic guitar builders, mandolins, banjos and other fine instruments. This collection was put together over the last fifty years and has some standout pieces that just don't come up for sale often. We've had this collection vetted by an expert in the vintage acoustic world. Please contact the shop directly by phone for any in hand descriptions. A five