For sale is a vintage 1999 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard Mastertone 5-String Resonator Banjo.
This is an authentic Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard from the highly sought-after late-1980s Greg Rich era. The original Gibson label identifies the instrument as an Earl Scruggs Standard and is dated December 18, 1989.
The banjo features a beautiful figured curly maple neck and resonator, ebony fingerboard with Hearts & Flowers inlay, Mastertone styling, and nickel-finished hardware.
The figured maple on this particular banjo is especially attractive, with beautiful flame/curly figuring throughout the neck and resonator.
Included with the banjo is the hard-shell case shown in the photographs.
Specifications:
• Brand: Gibson
• Model: Earl Scruggs Standard
• Year: 1999
• Date on Gibson label: 12-18-99
• Model: Standard
• Type: 5-String Resonator Banjo
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Neck: Figured Curly Maple
• Resonator: Figured Curly Maple
• Inlays: Hearts & Flowers
• Country of Origin: USA
• Includes hard-shell case
This is a vintage instrument, so please expect some normal signs of age and use. The photographs are considered part of the description and should be reviewed carefully.
Please contact me with any questions or if additional photographs are desired.
