Description
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.
This instrument is in Very-Good Condition showing only normal signs of wear & age which include minor dings/nicks scratches throughout, some belt markings located on the resonator, slight tarnishing of the gold plating and some has worn off on the armrest from normal use. Frets show only minor wear and will not be due for a fret dressing for some time.
Included is the original Gibson hardshell case which is in Fair-Condition showing heavy signs of use which includes slight tears and fabric degradation throughout and tarnishing/rusting of its metal hardware
We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking.
Production Number: 9010-100 (Gibson Custom Shop model built originally for Pat Cloud & signed by Greg Rich)
Production Date: October 25, 1990
Inside of Resonator Signed by Béla Fleck.
SPECS:
Resonator: Maple
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Tone Ring: Kulesh
Hardware: Gold Plated
Tuners: Five Star + Keith Tuners Installed on 2nd & 3rd String
Bridge: Sampson Birch & Ebony
Inlays: Mother of Pearl
Peghead: Ebony Veneer, Fiddle Cut
Original Gibson Hardshell Case Included (Fair Condition)
Important information if shipping outside of the USA:
Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl. If you purchase this item to be shipped outside of the USA, we’ll determine whether the regulations apply to your order, and will contact you with more information if necessary
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