Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo - Natural with Hardshell Case

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 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