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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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