Epiphone has been making banjos since the 1920s, and this Inspired by Gibson Mastertone Classic Banjo model recreates one of the world's most desirable and famous banjos–the classic Gibson RB-3 Mastertone 5-string banjo from the 1930s–at an accessible price.
The Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo features a mahogany resonator, a 3-ply mahogany rim, and nickel hardware. The 26.4" scale-figured mahogany neck has a laurel fretboard with 22 medium/tall frets and is adorned with Style 3 mother-of-pearl inlays and a Mastertone Block inlay at the end of the fretboard. A hard-shell case is also included.
Features
- 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction
- 3-ply turned layered mahogany body with Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
- Mahogany C profile neck with laurel fingerboard and mother of pearl style 3 and mastertone block inlay
- 30 mm wide bone nut
- Number of frets: 22
- Bridge: 5-string, maple with ebony cap
- Tuners: planetary with pearloid button nickel plated
- Tailpiece: straight line
- Hard-shell case included