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-pear inlays and a Mastertone Block inlay at the end of the fretboard. A hardshell case is also included.

Specifications- Finishes Available: Natural
- Body: 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction
- 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
- Neck Profile: C
- Nut width: 30mm
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale length: 26.4"
- 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
- Case: Hardshell