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Page 2 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 8-September 14, 2022 Residents of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities are invited to attend a presentation and question and answer session for updates on the Albemarle Kings Mountain project Patrick Senior Center 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain COMMUNITY TOWN HALL Thursday, September 22 at 7pm Clay & Associates R e a l E s t a t e Gary W. Self Broker Cell: 704-472-8949 Offi ce: 704-482-7316 gself1@carolina.rr.com 825 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC The Earl Scruggs Center announced the addition of a historically significant instru- ment custom built for and owned by Earl Scruggs to its exhibits. A display high- lighting the Jim Faulkner- built Mark V "Ruben" banjo, prominently featured along- side Earl Scruggs Revue era memorabilia, opened to the public on Friday, August 26. The banjo is on long- term loan to the Center by instrument collectors Aaron and Darlene Carr from West Monroe, Louisiana. Luthier Jim Faulkner be- came well known for his rep- lica pre-war Gibson necks and his perfected flat-head tone rings, which were used on Gibson's top-of-the-line Mastertone model banjos in the 1960s. In 1970-1971, Faulkner custom built the Mark V "Ruben" top-tension banjo for Earl Scruggs, who played the instrument in shows with the Earl Scruggs Revue. "The Faulkner Mark V 'Ruben' Banjo is more than just a banjo that was owned by Earl Scruggs, it is a sym- bol of the mutual respect shared between two mas- ters of their craft," said Zach Dressel, Assistant Director for the Earl Scruggs Center. "We are extremely honored to tell this story as it provides more context to the charac- ter of our namesake while at the same time giving proper attention to a person who earned respect in the world of banjo building." The instrument remained in the Scruggs family's posses- sion until 2018, when it was sold through Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. Noam Pikelny, renowned banjo player and admirer of top-tension ban- jos, owned the instrument for some time. The banjo is currently owned by Aaron and Darlene Carr, who have generously provided it for display at the Earl Scruggs Center. "Earl was starting a new era of music with his sons when Faulkner built this banjo for him and he took it with him into that new era," said Aaron Carr. "When we visited the Earl Scruggs Center, we were impressed and felt like the banjo be- longed there. We are proud to have this unique instru- ment displayed for others to enjoy." Earl's personal mark ap- pears in several ways on the instrument. He engraved his name on various parts of the banjo and evidence of wear is visible. In addition, the dis- play includes the original in- strument case and ancillary objects used by Earl. "The personal touches all over this instrument make it even more impressive and special," said Darlene Carr. "The use of the instrument is obvious from the wear on the back of the resonator. This wasn't just one of many ban- jos that Earl owned, it was one that he played." Visitors can see the Faulkner Mark V "Ruben" banjo in the Turning Road Gallery, which explores Earl's expanding musical tastes after Flatt & Scruggs parted ways and his influ- ence on music and the world. The Earl Scruggs Center, lo- cated in Shelby, NC, is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, with extended hours until 6 pm on Wednesdays. Learn more about the Earl Scruggs Center by visiting www.earlscruggscenter.org. Earl Scruggs playing his custom Jim Faulkner-built Mark V "Ruben" banjo. Photo by The Earl Scruggs Center ESC announces addition of a custom built banjo owned by Earl Scruggs Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Colossians 1:28