For Sale: MASTERTONE Mother of Pearl name blocks
These are Top Quality, Made in the U.S.A., MASTERTONE name blocks. These are the Larger Block – for the Style 3, Wreath Gibson banjos as well as other banjos that used this larger size block. This block is the best choice if you are looking for even a slightly taller block than the standard block.
These are a beautiful example of the inlay work we USED to be able to get. This piece is clean, 60 thousandths thick White Mother of Pearl, Standard Block measuring 1-9/16″ (39.69 mm) wide and 7/16″ (11.112 mm) tall.
The larger, Wreath size measuring 1-17/32″ (39 mm) wide and 9/16″ (14 mm) tall. These are Top quality, old hand operated, Machine Engraved MASTERTONE pearl name block that is a reproduction of the 1930’s pre-war name blocks from that bygone era!
This IS NOT a laser-cut automated or burn in process, but the engraving that is done on a pantograph machine and guided by hand, then the lettering is filled just like they were done in the 1930’s – so these look authentic!
Pre-War Gibson banjo neck builders, repair people, luthiers and pearl inlay artists … DON’T LET THESE GET AWAY!
GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN!