An Accessible Replica of the Most Sought-After Banjo of All Time
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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 3-ply Maple Resonator; Figured Maple Veneer
Binding Single-ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
Body Shape Resonator Banjo
Body Styles Resonator Banjo
Centerblock Dual Coordinator Rods
Rim Material 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
Top Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow/Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Hearts and Flowers and Mastertone Block
Joint Dual Coordinator Rods
Neck Material Figured Maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 30.0mm / 1.18in
Profile C
Scale Length 670.56mm / 26.4in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Armrest Gold, with Special Earl Scruggs Engraving
Bridge 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
finish Gold
Strap Buttons None
Tailpiece Straight Line; Gold Plated
Tone Ring Brass Mastertone Style Rings
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 3-hole Bell; Earl Scruggs
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Planetary with Pearloid Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: EIGBESNAGH1
Headstock Gibson Double-cut Scroll
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Hearts and Flowers in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .012, .016, .023, .010
Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe Banjo, Vintage Sunburst
Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe Banjo, Vintage Sunburst
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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An Accessible Replica of the Most Sought-After Banjo of All Time
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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 3-ply Maple Resonator; Figured Maple Veneer
Binding Single-ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
Body Shape Resonator Banjo
Body Styles Resonator Banjo
Centerblock Dual Coordinator Rods
Rim Material 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
Top Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow/Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Hearts and Flowers and Mastertone Block
Joint Dual Coordinator Rods
Neck Material Figured Maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 30.0mm / 1.18in
Profile C
Scale Length 670.56mm / 26.4in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Armrest Gold, with Special Earl Scruggs Engraving
Bridge 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
finish Gold
Strap Buttons None
Tailpiece Straight Line; Gold Plated
Tone Ring Brass Mastertone Style Rings
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 3-hole Bell; Earl Scruggs
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Planetary with Pearloid Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: EIGBESNAGH1
Headstock Gibson Double-cut Scroll
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Hearts and Flowers in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .012, .016, .023, .010







