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From momo on 10/14/2013 10:17:16 AM

J.D. Crowe looks to prewar banjos for Gibson "Black Jack"

Gibson's Original Acoustic Instruments division and J.D. Crowe, the newest inductee to the IBMA Hall of Honor, debut the J.D. Crowe "Black Jack" banjo. Crowe, one of the influential fathers of the "new grass" movement, wanted his banjo to embody the best qualities of the Gibson banjos he's played and mastered for the last 30 years, with such features as a V-shaped neck, custom Style 3 inlay pattern and satin gold hardware.

Crowe described the tone as reminiscent of a prewar Gibson banjo. "With this type of hardware, the way it's done, it has a little different sound," he said. "It's a little bit drier sound, maybe a little more mellow, and a little more ringing effect to it, without having a lot of overtones."

Crowe wanted the custom 1930s-era Style 3 inlay because it's seldom used today. "This will be the first Gibson to come out with the inlay in this time period," he explained. "It's very intricate, everything is separate."

Other unique "look" features include single antique "double-ring" binding, signature truss rod cover and antique walnut brown finish. The J.D. Crowe "Black Jack" banjo comes with a hardshell case. MSRP: $4,949.

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momo says: 10/14/2013 10:19:02 AM This was released on 1/14/04. Crowe makes a comment on the Blackjacks unique tone.
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