Gibson Earl Scruggs 1988 Greg Rich Era (Rare)

[Lee_G]

Hi All

I have this awesome banjo for sale (UK Only) £4250 ono

Greg Rich era Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard 1988 - SN: 1177
Label signed by Earl Scruggs
This is a rare banjo in original condition with a few honest marks for a 1988 banjo
Put together by Nick Kimmons at Gibson in 88 and has a Kulesh Tone Ring and original Gibson stamped D-Tuners

These banjos are awesome as I’m sure you know

Comes with original case which isn’t in great condition but adds to the originality
And an Earl Scruggs Pamphlet

More pictures on request

Thanks

[Archie]

Nice lookin banjer @Lee_G

[Mason_Crone]

That thing is beautiful, I bet it sounds amazing too.

[Lee_G]

Hi Mason

Yes sounds great but I have a 1931 Monty ward so need to claw some money back. I’m not complaining it’s a great decision to be faced with

Love your videos pal

[Mason_Crone]

Love your videos pal

Thank you, great to hear!

[Lee_G]

Thanks Archie you still playing your Stelling pal

[Archie]

Hi Lee Yes on & off I tend to do most of my practice on my Twanger. rarely play my other banjos and ukes these days. Just lacking motivation. I need something fresh to work on.

[Shad]

@Archie, What makes you reach for the Twanger instead of the others?

[Archie]

What makes you reach for the Twanger instead of the others?

Hi Shad.

I love my Stelling and I want to preserve it in good condition for as long as I am living. So when I do play it it’s a special day.

My Twanger is my main banjo for daily practice. It’s also a great sounding instrument. I bought it to replace my Fender which had been my main practice tool. Also the Fender has D Tuners fitted and it takes a while to set them up. So I only play it when I am working on something that involves the tuners.

My other three banjos two Tenor’s and a 5 String are just project banjos. I started learning Celtic Banjo when I turned 70 and quickly ran out of lessons. I couldn’t understand the advanced teacher’s broad Irish accent so after a while I stopped the lessons. As for the Uke Banjo’s - The Formby Group which I was a member of disbanded so the motivation to play the Ukulele diminished during covid. I love my Uke banjos and hope to get back into some regular practice soon.

[Mason_Crone]

Also the Fender has D Tuners fitted and it takes a while to set them up.

I just leave my d tuners unset unless I’m using them in a song I’m practicing, it’s easier that way.