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Gibson Mastertone

Gibson Mastertone

Original price was: $39.99.Current price is: $31.27.

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While Gibson producedliterally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only a handful were made in the now most desirable configuration: the Original Flathead Five-String Mastertone. Since Earl Scruggs helped to make them the most sought-after banjosin the world over 60 years ago, these instruments have amassed a cult-likefollowing. These particular banjos featured a completely innovative design when the Gibson Companyintroduced them around1930. They have since become the benchmark in design, sound quality, andjust sheer power among banjo players. Theyhave thereforealso become the inspirationfor nearly every successful 5-string banjo that has been manufactured for thepast five decades. Like Martin Dreadnaughtand Fender Stratocaster guitars, the Gibson Mastertone Banjo has achieved an exalted status: It is appreciated far beyond its utilitarian purpose as a musical instrument, and considered a truly original American art form. The Mastertone designandstyleare instantly recognizable by musicians and music lovers around the world,even if imitatedby other manufacturers. Of the 130 or so Original Flathead Five-String Mastertones known to exist, 19 of the absolute best are featured here. The Scruggs, Reno, Jenkins, Crowe, Osborne, Huber and Mills banjos are shown in all of their glory, with details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, bills of sale, factory shipping ledgers,and other ephemera relating to these rare and highly desirable instruments.

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