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, including an armrest. 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 hardshell case is also included.
Weight: 9lbs 14oz
General
Series:
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original
Product Color:
Natural
Case Type:
Hardshell Case Included
Body
Body Shape:
11″ Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction
Body Material:
3-Ply Turned Layered Mahogany
Body Finish:
Gloss
Top Material:
Remo 11″ Frosted Banjo Head
Body Binding:
Single Ply Top & Back
Neck
Neck Material:
Mahogany
Neck Finish:
Gloss
Neck Shape:
C
Fingerboard Material:
Laurel
Nut Material:
Bone
Nut Width:
1.181″ (30mm)
Fingerboard Radius:
Flat Radius
Scale Length:
26.4″ (670.56mm)
Number of Frets:
22 Frets
Neck Joint:
Dual Coodinator Rods
Fingerboard Inlay:
Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block
Inlay Shape:
Custom Symbol
Hardware
Hardware Color:
Nickel
Bridge:
5-string, Maple w/Ebony Cap
Tailpiece:
Straight Line
Tuning Machines:
Planetary with Pearloid Button
Fret Wire:
Narrow/Medium
Saddle:
Wood
Truss Rod Cover:
2-ply Bell, 3-Hole, Black
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