Greg Rich Banjos
Gibson Banjos from the Greg Rich era boast an unparalleled reputation for their rich tone and meticulous construction. These instruments have left an indelible mark on the banjo world, played by iconic musicians who shaped the course of bluegrass and beyond. Whether it’s the resonant notes of a pre-war model or the vintage charm of later productions, Gibson Banjos from the Greg Rich era remain a testament to enduring quality and a cherished heritage.
Keep in mind that we nearly always have various banjos in stock that haven’t yet made it to our website listings. Give us a call at 404-218-8580.
A 1988 Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard from the sought-after Greg Rich era. Serial number 1209, among the first hundred of the new model, and signed by Greg Rich on the head and inside the rim. Curly maple neck and resonator, AFP Kulesh tone ring, Gibson Keith tuners, in very good condition from a collector. Set up by our banjo tech Tara and shipped with its original Gibson USA case and a custom Greg Rich pickguard.
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On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now. Placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
On backorder. Want one sooner? The new Gold Tone BG-150F is the same banjo with a maple neck and resonator, a different inlay and chrome hardware. See the BG-150F →
Flying Eagle inlays and Mastertone styling for under $1,000. The BG-175F features a rolled brass tone ring, mahogany construction, and weighs just 8.5 lbs. Greg Rich design.
On backorder, more on the way. This model is temporarily sold out at Gold Tone. Order now to reserve yours at today's price and hold your place in line. It ships as soon as our next shipment arrives, expected in August or September 2026. Questions? Call us at (404) 218-8580.
The OB-100 is a lightweight RB-100 tribute with rolled brass tone ring, one-piece flange, and classic styling. Just 8.2 lbs. Greg Rich design.
Greg Rich’s first Gold Tone design. Pre-war formula flathead tone ring, walnut construction, top tension rim, Prucha Presto tailpiece. Setup by our banjo tech Tara.
Left-Handed model. This is the factory left-handed (/L) build. (Gold Tone does not photograph left-handed instruments — the images show the right-handed version; the instrument shipped is built left-handed.)
Greg Rich’s first Gold Tone design. Pre-war formula flathead tone ring, walnut construction, top tension rim, Prucha Presto tailpiece.
This is a pre-order. Not yet in production — Gold Tone’s window is January through March 2027. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before it ships.