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

Features:

Body Style: Resonator Banjo

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

Body Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany

Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head

Back: Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips

Rim Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany

Centerblock: Dual Coodinator Rods

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

Body Finish: Gloss

Profile: C

Scale Length: 670.56 mm / 26.4 in

Fingerboard Material: Laurel

Fingerboard Radius: Flat

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fret Count: 22

Frets: Narrow/Medium

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 30.0 mm / 1.181 in

Inlays: Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block

Joint: Dual Coordinator Rods

Finish: Nickel

Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap

Tailpiece: Straight Line

Tuning Machines: Planetary with Pearloid Button

Truss Rod: Dual Action

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

Strap Buttons: None

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

Case: Hardshell