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CloseInspired by One of the World's Most Famous Banjos
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.
Body
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
Neck
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
Hardware
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
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge: .010, .012, .016, .023, .010
Case: Hardshell
