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  • Front and side of Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard Resonator Banjo
    Signature model of the late, great Earl Scruggs.  This model is based on the Gibson Granada banjo Earl played for many years. Flamed maple neck and resonator. Sunburst finish. Flathead tone ring. With OHSC (black lining). EC. On consignment.
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • Signature Model of Earl Scruggs
  • SN 3703
  • 1999
  • EC
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Highly flamed maple neck and resonator
  • Double cut peghead
  • 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl hearts & flowers inlays
  • Block "MASTERTONE" inlay on 21st fret
  • W-b-w-bound fretboard and double-bound resonator
  • Headstock overlay features script "Gibson" logo, hearts & flowers inlays
  • Truss rod cover reads "Earl Scruggs" in cursive
  • ~5/8" 3-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Gibson USA (Kulesh) flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • Notched tension hoop, 24 brackets
  • Presto tailpiece
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Label on rim dated 5-7-99
  • Facsimile of Earl's signature on label
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Built in Nashville, Tennessee
  • With OHSC (black lining)
  • On consignment

Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard Resonator Banjo (1999)

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SKU: 70U-212285

Regular price
$4,850 USD
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$4,850 USD
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Signature model of the late, great Earl Scruggs.  This model is based on the Gibson Granada banjo Earl played for many years. Flamed maple neck and resonator. Sunburst finish. Flathead tone ring. With OHSC (black lining). EC. On consignment.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • Signature Model of Earl Scruggs
  • SN 3703
  • 1999
  • EC
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Highly flamed maple neck and resonator
  • Double cut peghead
  • 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl hearts & flowers inlays
  • Block "MASTERTONE" inlay on 21st fret
  • W-b-w-bound fretboard and double-bound resonator
  • Headstock overlay features script "Gibson" logo, hearts & flowers inlays
  • Truss rod cover reads "Earl Scruggs" in cursive
  • ~5/8" 3-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Gibson USA (Kulesh) flathead tone ring
  • One-piece flange
  • Notched tension hoop, 24 brackets
  • Presto tailpiece
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Label on rim dated 5-7-99
  • Facsimile of Earl's signature on label
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Built in Nashville, Tennessee
  • With OHSC (black lining)
  • On consignment