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This new 10.6 lb Epiphone will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location.

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Capture vintage tone and classic craftsmanship with the Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo in Natural, a faithful tribute to one of the most iconic 5-string banjos of the 1930s. Inspired by the legendary Gibson RB-3 Mastertone, this resonator banjo blends traditional build quality with modern accessibility, making it ideal for players looking to explore bluegrass, old-time, or folk styles. The Mastertone Classic features a 3-ply turned layered mahogany rim and a mahogany resonator with two inlaid strips, delivering rich, punchy projection and warm sustain. A Remo 11" frosted banjo head and nickel-plated hardware complete the vintage aesthetic, while the maple bridge with ebony cap enhances tonal clarity.

The 26.4" scale mahogany neck offers smooth playability with a comfortable "C" profile and a flat laurel fingerboard, adorned with Style 3 mother-of-pearl inlays and a signature Mastertone block inlay. Dual coordinator rods and a straight-line tailpiece provide solid structural integrity and tuning stability. Comes with a hardshell case for protection and travel. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: Resonator Banjo
• Body Shape: 11" Resonator with One-Piece Flange
• Body Material: 3-Ply Turned Layered Mahogany
• Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
• Back: Mahogany Resonator with Two 3-Ply Inlaid Strips
• Rim Material: 3-Ply Turned Layered Mahogany
• Binding: Single Ply (Top, Back, and Fretboard)
• Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: C
• Neck Joint: Dual Coordinator Rods
• Scale Length: 26.4" (670.56 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: Flat
• Frets: 22 Narrow/Medium
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Style 3 with Mastertone Block
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.181" (30 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: 5-String Maple with Ebony Cap
• Tailpiece: Straight Line
• Tuning Machines: Planetary with Pearloid Buttons
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Bell, 3-Hole (Black)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Strap Buttons: None
• Strings: .010, .012, .016, .023, .010

Miscellaneous

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Number of Strings: 5
• Included Accessories: Hardshell Case