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 Gig Bag is included

Specifications

Body Shape:  11' Resonator Banjo, One piece Flange, Mastertone Contruction

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:  Mahogany

Profile:  C

Nut Width:  30mm

Fingerboard:  Laurel

Scale Length:670.56mm

Number of frets:  22

Nut:  Bone

Inlay:  Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block

Bridge:  5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap

Tailpiece:  Straight Line

Tuners:  Planetary with Pearloid Button

Plating:  Nickel

Gig Bag Included