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.

Specifications

Body Specs

Back Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips

Binding Single-ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard

Body Finish Gloss

Body Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany

Body Shape Resonator Banjo

Body Styles Resonator Banjo

Centerblock Dual Coodinator Rods

Rim Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany

Top Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Laurel

Fret Count 22

Frets Narrow/Medium

Inlays Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block

Joint Dual Coordinator Rods

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Bone

Nut Width 30.0mm / 1.18in

Profile C

Scale Length 670.56mm / 26.4in

Hardware Specs

Armrest Nickel with No Engraving

Bridge 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap

Finish Nickel

Strap Buttons None

Tailpiece Straight Line

Tone Ring Brass Mastertone Style Rings

Truss Rod Dual Action

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black

Tuning Machines Planetary with Pearloid Button

Misc Specs

Case Hardshell

Model: EIGBMCNANH1

Headstock Gibson Fiddle Cut

Headstock InlayE piphone Logo and Diamonds and Squares in Mother of Pearl

Strings Gauge .010, .012, .016, .023, .010