In celebration of 50 years having passed since the debut of the Flatt and Scruggs album Foggy Mountain Jamboree, with the first track being that amazing Earl Scruggs composition “Flint Hill Special,” Gibson is proud to introduce the Commemorative Limited Edition Earl Scruggs Flint Hill Special Banjo.
Breathtaking in appearance and tone, this banjo is based upon the Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard styling and features the classic Gibson Hearts and Flowers fingerboard and peghead inlay pattern. Additionally, the resonator and neck are fashioned from beautifully figured maple and finished in classic Exact Replica Amber Brown color and a tone sensitive lacquer overcoat. The engraved gold-plated armrest, tailpiece, and hoop complement a mother-of-pearl bound peghead, mother-of pearl heelcap, pearl nut, engraved “Flint Hill Special” pearl truss rod cover, and Vintage 2 tuners with pearl buttons. The banjo will be kept snug and safe in an Earl Scruggs signature redline banjo case. In full celebration of this amazing, pioneering artist and moment in time, the proud owners of these commemorative banjos—only 20 total will be made—will also receive the following:
Purchasers of the first five banjos in the run will receive:
- Earl’s signature on the back of the banjo peghead
- Revised and enhanced edition of the Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo instructional book, signed by Earl.
- Foggy Mountain Jamboree CD with “Flint Hill Special” as the initial track.
- Banjo Head, signed by Earl.
- Presentation framed “Flint Hill Special” tablature from Earl’s book of the song “Flint Hill Special,” title page signed by Earl.
- Certificate of Authenticity
Number six through 20 will receive:
- Revised and enhanced edition of the Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo instructional book, signed by Earl.
- Foggy Mountain Jamboree CD with “Flint Hill Special” as the initial track.
- Banjo Head, signed by Earl.
- Certificate of Authenticity
Flint Hill Special - Specs: