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 long time 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- Finishes Available: Vintage Sunburst
- Body Shape: 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction
- Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
- Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
- Back: 3-ply Maple Resonator; Figured Maple Veneer
- Binding: Single Ply Top, Back(Resonator) and Fretboard
- Neck: Figured Maple
- Neck Profile: C
- Nut width: 30mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale length: 670.56mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl "Hearts and Flowers" and Mastertone Block
- Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
- Tailpiece: Straight Line; Gold Plated
- Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Button
- Plating: Gold
- Case: Hardshell