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Gibson 5 string banjo Earl Scruggs style (copy) Tony Pass Lost Timber rim!!!

Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $

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Description
Brand: Gibson Model: earl scruggs style
Banjo Type: resonator banjo Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Strings: 5


I do not have any info on builder as it came in on a trade
This banjo sounds as good as it looks!!
Very loud and powerful banjo. Not sure of neck builder but it It is an excellent reproduction. It is not a thin neck with a nice c shape feel .lacquer finish is very smooth
Walnut wood. Ebony fretboard with extremely fine detailed inlay
Has spikes and Keith d-tuners 
Tony pass lost timber rim .one piece flange, not sure on the tone ring
but it passes the test as a ringer!!
There is very little fret wear and absolutely no buzz anywhere , There is some slight finish wear on resonator . some slight resonator finish scratches /wear(nearly invisible) a land little finish ding at bottom of neck . price tailpiece!!I will be adding more photos, as I have since serviced this banjo with a brand new remo heard and huber 11/16 bridge, Generic case includedfeel free to contact me anytimePlease contact me prior to bidding so that I can give you the best shipping quoteIll accept three day trial on return on case by case basis. sound is subjective to every one..not an optionbuyer must pay for return shipping and insurance and the same condition shipped out good luck biddingplease contact me before bidding, so that I can quote you the exact shipping costs.  please do not use the ebay shipping calculator it is not accurate!!!!!!