1920s Gibson TB1 Rim Workpage 2024

Work Page 11-24
1920s Gibson TB 1 rim assembly


11"x 5/8" rim
22 bracket
Diamond flange
1/2" tube tone ring
2 piece armrest
Repair as needed for conversion to 5 string
INITIAL PICS
Hole in resonator will be plugged
Repairs
Beginning refinish after plugging
Moving along, hardware clean
Vintage REMO head
Ready for a neck
I will use fine wood flour and CA
Holes in rim need plugging
All sealed, ready for re-drill
Rare to see a 2 pc. armrest on a 22 bracket shoe rim
Plugged hole shown, looks like a small knot now.
More to follow
Thanks for looking and sharing.
VM