1937 PB-6 Flathead / 1227-4

I have to be honest here and say that I never was a real big fan of the Gibson style 6... That was until I met 1227-4.
A close friend of mine took delivery of this monster back in February and recently came to Nashville to have its new mahogany installed. Let me tell you that this is one of the truly special prewar flatheads that has the magic in all the right places.
It has been an honor playing this instrument and I can't wait to ring the rafters of the Ryman Auditorium with it for "Bluegrass Nights". This truly is a bucket list banjo and is worthy of being in this list.
All the best and keep rollin,
RC
#81crowe #russcarsonbanjo #prewarflathead

[@michaelmullins1290]

Its a very nice banjo. Great time. I've also heard it said, a great picker can pull tone from no where. I'm sure you're bringing the best out of the instrument.

[@caseyjones466]

Wow!! The notes are so crisp and clean!!

[@stephenreese426]

Nice and warm!

[@zekewillard8703]

Such great warm tang resonance, really sings that flatt n' scruggs sound

[@banjobailey1998]

Any banjo can have that earl sound if you play it right and smooth! Everyone thinks these prewars make the best sound, I can tell you that’s not true at all! I’ve played over 15 pre wars and honestly my grandpas custom banjo made in the 80s over shines most of them! It’s all about the picker my friend!

[@fergyspoolshots]

Gold.

[@jonos138]

Sounds really nice, you certainly know how to make a banjo sing it's best Russ. 👍

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Yes sir

[@ermagerd101]

Thanks Russ! Really enjoyed it.

[@LoneRevD]

Wow, it sounds good everywhere on the neck and has the warm tone when you back off it. That's a great sounding banjo, playing as always was terrific thanks for sharing!

[@victorvrankulj8701]

I didn't realize the style 6 grooved so hard!

[@safetyman3]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@bigshinytone]

Fireball Minor - nifty!!

[@mitzioden4926]

The pb6 sounds great!

[@nxslt11]

Did Chris set that one up? Tell him Chad says hey.

[@danawalker55]

That's an awesome sounding banjo! Is it yours? Do you want to sell it?

[@johnbeyl3892]

Great picking as always Russ. What tone ring is in it...stock lightweight?

[@johnthacker5171]

Would you please play cattle in cain

[@mauricehayden8835]

That’s some machine but to me it needs a tone ring and 4 strings to be ok for me. Sorry the tenor player has made an entrance

[@joshualunsford7823]

Two piece flange?

[@81crowe]

Joshua Lunsford one piece flange 😎

[@joshualunsford7823]

81crowe Nice! I’ve never seen a style 6 with a one piece flange. Do you own it?

[@81crowe]

Joshua Lunsford sadly I don’t own it, but I do have access to it!

[@joshualunsford7823]

I know you’re a Gold Star fan, so I’ve gotta ask. Do you have any banjos you’d be willing to trade for my HF-100?

[@calebnason9617]

Name of the tune?

[@81crowe]

c n “Fireball Mail”