Gibson Granada "Flying Eagles" Mastertone Five String Banjo

Gibson
£2,932.10
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As new ...In mint condition with original Gibson hardshell case. The Gibson Granada "Flying Eagles" Mastertone Five String banjo is coveted for mythical status as much as it's warm, rich and deep tone quality. Considered by many as the "Holy Grail" of Bluegrass banjos Gibson Mastertone's are Integral to the history of Bluegrass music with such legendary players as Earl Scruggs and the late *Don Reno to name but two. Please read below for more information on specification ...

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Description

The Gibson Granada "Flying Eagles" Mastertone Five String is an outstanding instrument.
Featuring gold plated, hand engraved tailpiece, tension hoop and armrest
Rosewood fingerboard - dark and rich like the pre-war Granada
Gibson's state of the art pre-war reissue 20 hole flathead tone ring
3-ply hard rock maple wood rim
the Granada is a banjo master piece.
This particular example in mint condition and sounds only like a Granada can, awesome!
Supplied with a Gibson hard case.
 
*Don Reno's "Flying Eagles" RB3 Mastertone originally belonged to Earl Scruggs but he did a straight trade for Don's banjo sometime in the 30's. The Banjo Earl traded is reputed to be the very same banjo that was used to record the original version of  "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". 
Don's son, Don Wayne Reno (Hayseed Dixie) now owns this legendary instrument.

Specification

Banjo Type
5 String Banjo
Number of Strings
5 String

Other

Right or Left Handed
Right Handed

Used Status

Availability
SOLD
Used Instrument
Used

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