Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo w/Hard Case

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.

Body

Shape: 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction

Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany

Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head

Back: Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips

Binding: Single Ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany

Profile: C

Nut width: 30mm

Fingerboard: Laurel

Scale length: 670.56mm

Nut: Bone

Number of frets: 22

Inlay: Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block

Hardware

Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap

Tailpiece: Straight Line

Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Button

Plating: Nickel

Key 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

• Hard-shell case included