While Gibson produced literally 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 mostsought-after banjos in the world over 60 years ago, these instruments have amassed a cult-like following.

These particular banjos featured a completely innovative design when the Gibson Company introduced them around 1930.They have since become the benchmark in design, s...