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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.
Back Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips
Binding Single-ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany
Body Shape Resonator Banjo
Body Styles Resonator Banjo
Centerblock Dual Coodinator Rods
Rim Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany
Top Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
Fingerboard Material Laurel
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow/Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block
Joint Dual Coordinator Rods
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 30.0mm / 1.18in
Profile C
Scale Length 670.56mm / 26.4in
Armrest Nickel with No Engraving
Bridge 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
finish Nickel
Strap Buttons None
Tailpiece Straight Line
Tone Ring Brass Mastertone Style Rings
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black
Tuning Machines Planetary with Pearloid Button
Case Hardshell
Model: EIGBMCNANH1
Headstock Gibson Fiddle Cut
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Diamonds and Squares in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .012, .016, .023, .010
Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville
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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.
Back Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips
Binding Single-ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany
Body Shape Resonator Banjo
Body Styles Resonator Banjo
Centerblock Dual Coodinator Rods
Rim Material 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany
Top Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
Fingerboard Material Laurel
Fret Count 22
Frets Narrow/Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block
Joint Dual Coordinator Rods
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 30.0mm / 1.18in
Profile C
Scale Length 670.56mm / 26.4in
Armrest Nickel with No Engraving
Bridge 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
finish Nickel
Strap Buttons None
Tailpiece Straight Line
Tone Ring Brass Mastertone Style Rings
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black
Tuning Machines Planetary with Pearloid Button
Case Hardshell
Model: EIGBMCNANH1
Headstock Gibson Fiddle Cut
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo and Diamonds and Squares in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .012, .016, .023, .010
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"I purchased this banjo as a casual player and I'm very happy with it. After setting it up and adding some D-tuners, it has inspired me to play more often. The quality is outstanding and it's an attractive instrument. I don't plan on performing publicly, but if I do, this would be a great instrument to do so."