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Gibson E.S. 49 Classic (Banjos)
In 1949 Earl Scruggs sent his banjo back to the Gibson factory to have a new fingerboard installed, and it came back with the then-current "bow-tie" inlay pattern. In 1992 a replica of this famous banjo joined the Gibson Earl Scruggs line as the '49 Classic.
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Gibson E.S. Flint Hill Special (Banjos)
The Earl Scruggs Flint Hill Special banjo, introduced in 1997, adds the elegant touches of a bound headstock and engraved armrest to the classic styling of the Scruggs Standard.
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Gibson E.S. Golden Deluxe (Banjos)
Introduced in 1992, the Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe adds an elegant touch of satin gold to the classic look of the Earl Scruggs model.
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Gibson E.S. Special (Banjos)
The Earl Scruggs Special banjo debuted in 1995 as the most highly ornamented banjo in Earl's signature series. Ornately engraved gold-plated parts and lavish abalone trim make the Special a showpiece instrument. Earl's signature is inlaid in abalone on the resonator.
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Gibson E.S. Standard (Banjos)
Introduced in 1984, the Earl Scruggs Standard Banjo replicates Earl's personal Granada model. Although Earl's instrument originally had gold-plated hardware, the plating has long ago worn off, so the Standard features nickel-plated hardware to look just like Earl's.
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Gibson Granada (Banjos)
The Granada banjo brought the crisp, clear sound of a solid maple resonator to the Gibson line in 1925 and has been the player's choice ever since. The legendary Earl Scruggs wrote the book on bluegrass banjo on a Gibson Granada.
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Gibson RB12 (Banjos)
The large Art Deco fingerboard inlays identified the original RB-12 as one of Gibson's new family of Top Tension models in 1937. The RB-12 banjo has the distinctive warm sound of a burl walnut resonator and neck.
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Gibson RB18 (Banjos)
The RB-18 banjo led the innovative family of Top Tension models, introduced in 1937. With the Top Tensions, players could for the first time adjust head tension without taking off the resonator. The RB-18 is distinguished by its maple neck and resonator and gold-plated hardware.
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Gibson RB250 Banjo (Banjos)
The RB-250 banjo was the workhorse of the Gibson Mastertone line from the 1950s through the 70s. Today's edition has been retro-updated with classic prewar styling.
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Gibson RB3 (Banjos)
For banjoists of the 1920s and '30s, the RB-3 was their step up to a Gibson Mastertone. The warm tone of a mahogany resonator has been the RB-3's trademark since 1930.
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Gibson RB4 (Banjos)
Style 4 traces its roots back to the original Gibson banjo of 1918, which had no style number. The RB-4's walnut resonator, one-piece flange and flying eagle inlay all date back to 1929.
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Gibson RB7 (Banjos)
The RB-7 was the best-selling of the three innovative Top Tension banjo models introduced by Gibson in 1937. A carved maple resonator and maple neck combine with the legendary flathead tone ring to produce a crisp, powerful sound.
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Gibson RB75 J.D. Crowe (Banjos)
Introduced in 1937, the RB-75 offered banjo players the same elemental Mastertone quality as the earlier RB-3. In the 1970s, J.D. Crowe used an RB-75 to establish his unique banjo style, and today's RB-75 Crowe replicates J.D.'s famous banjo, including the RB-75's tone ring, with lighter weight and slightly different shape than the standard flathead style.
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Gibson Style 5 Wreath (Banjos)
The Style 5 is the only current Gibson banjo model that faithfully replicates the styling of the 1920s Gibson banjos. Its special appointments include a pearl nut, Krishner tailpiece and a two-piece tube-and-plate flange.
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Gibson Style 6 Checkerboard (Banjos)
Many of Gibson's fancy banjo models of the late 1920s and early '30s were custom models, available with a variety of appointments. Two of the most popular ornamentation styles-checkered binding and gold-sparkle binding-are featured on today's RB-6, which was reissued in 1995.
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Gibson Style 6 Gold Sparkle (Banjos)
Many of Gibson's fancy banjo models of the late 1920s and early '30s were custom models, available with a variety of appointments. Two of the most popular ornamentation styles-checkered binding and gold-sparkle binding-are featured on today's RB-6, which was reissued in 1995.
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