Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe Banjo

Earl Scruggs is arguably the most influential banjo player in history. He popularized the three-finger banjo picking style, now called “Scruggs style,” which is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music and was highly influential on multiple genres. The Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe is inspired by Earl’s longtime musical companion – a rare Gibson RB-Granada Mastertone five-string that was his primary banjo from 1949, when he acquired it, up until his passing in 2012. The Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe Banjo features a 3-ply maple resonator with figured maple veneer, 3-ply maple rim, and gold hardware, including a gold plated armrest with Earl Scruggs-inspired engraving. The 26.4″ scale-figured maple neck has an ebony fretboard with 22 medium/tall frets and is adorned with the famous “Hearts and Flowers” and a Mastertone Block inlaid in mother-of-pearl. A hardshell case is also included.

Weight: 10lbs 5oz

General

Series:

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original

Product Color:

Natural

Case Type:

Hardshell Case Included

Body

Body Shape:

Resonator Banjo

Body Material:

3-Ply Maple Resonator; Figured Maple Veneer

Body Finish:

Gloss

Top Material:

Remo 11″ Frosted Banjo Head

Body Binding:

Single Ply Top, Back (Resonator)

Body Notes:

Dual Coordinator Rods Centerblock, 3-Ply Turned Layered Maple Rim Material

Neck

Neck Material:

Figured Maple

Neck Finish:

Gloss

Neck Shape:

C

Fingerboard Material:

Ebony

Nut Width:

1.181″ (30mm)

Fingerboard Radius:

Flat Radius

Scale Length:

26.4″ (670.56mm)

Number of Frets:

22 Frets

Neck Joint:

Dual Coordinator Rods

Hardware

Hardware Color:

Gold

Bridge:

5-string, Maple w/Ebony Cap

Tailpiece:

Straight Line; Gold Plated

Tuning Machines:

Planetary w/Pearloid Button

Fret Wire:

Narrow/Medium

Saddle:

Wood

Truss Rod Cover:

3-Hole Bell; “Earl Scruggs”