Get ready to pick three-finger rolls with the kind of crisp, thunderous projection that made bluegrass history! The Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe Banjo pays homage to the legendary standard-bearer of three-finger picking, bringing Mastertone-style power directly to your hands. Crafted with a 3-ply turned maple rim paired with a stunning figured maple resonator, this instrument produces a snappy, bright fundamental tone with laser-focused clarity. The high-density maple body reflects sound with incredible speed, giving you that iconic high-end pop, quick decay, and punchy projection that cuts through any jam session or live mix without getting lost in the background.

Underneath the hood, the ultra-hard ebony fingerboard adds a glassy top-end response and smooth playability up and down the neck. The combination of a high-tensile 11" Remo frosted head and dense tonewood construction delivers explosive volume, rich clarity, and a bell-like chime across every string. Made famous by bluegrass titans like Earl Scruggs himself—and revered by modern virtuosos like Bela Fleck and Noam Pikelny who built on his foundational style—this banjo pays tribute to the true golden standard of American traditional music.

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Mastertone Spirit: Features classic 3-ply turned maple rim construction paired with a Mastertone-style tone ring setup for authentic vintage snap and volume.

Stage-Ready Aesthetics: Adorned with eye-popping gold hardware, pearloid button planetary tuners, and gorgeous mother-of-pearl "Hearts and Flowers" fingerboard inlays.

Resonant Maple Construction: A 3-ply maple resonator wrapped in figured maple veneer maximizes acoustic projection and offers a snappy, articulate response.

Pro-Grade Playability: Fast, comfortable figured maple neck with a smooth ebony fingerboard and a classic "C" profile for seamless 3-finger picking.

Includes Hardshell Case: Comes complete with a durable hardshell case to safeguard your instrument on the road or on the way to the local bluegrass circle.

Body Wood: 3-ply Turned Layered Maple Rim with Maple Resonator & Figured Maple Veneer

Top Wood: 11" Remo Frosted Banjo Head

Neck Wood: Figured Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 26.4"

Fretboard Radius: Flat

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl "Hearts and Flowers" with Mastertone Block

Neck Profile: C

Finish: Vintage Sunburst (Gloss)

Bridge Material: Maple with Ebony Cap

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Buttons

Electronics: None

Bridge: 5-string Maple with Ebony Cap

Manufacturer Part Number: EIGBESNAGH1