Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo - Natural
The Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo was inspired by Gibson Mastertone models with "Bowtie" cosmetics from the 1950s and 1960s and delivers high-quality with vintage style at an accessible price point. Perfect for clawhammer/frailing as well as Scruggs style players, it is equipped with a 26.4" scale length satin-finished mahogany neck that features the Gibson "scroll-style" headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlays, the bound laurel fretboard has 22 frets and classic mother-of-pearl Bowtie inlays and a Mastertone block inlay at the end of the fretboard. The rim is layered mahogany with a simple hoop tone ring, and the notched nickel tension hoop and 11" Remo Fiberskyn head are held in place with 24 nickel hooks. The Fiberskyn head contributes warm, full-range, vintage-inspired tones with outstanding definition and enhanced mid and low-range resonance. A premium gig bag is also included.
Features - Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo - Natural
- 26.4" scale satin-finished mahogany neck
- Gibson "scroll-style" headstock
- Bound laurel fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl Bowtie inlays
- Layered mahogany rim
- 11" Remo Fiberskyn head
- Premium gig bag
Specifications - Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo - Natural
Body- Body Style: Open Back Banjo
- Body Shape: 11" Open Back Banjo
- Body Material: Layered Mahogany
- Top: 11" Remo Fiberskyn
- Centerblock: Dual Coordinator Rods
- Binding: Single ply, Fretboard
- Body Finish: Gloss Body, Satin 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: Plastic
- Nut Width: 30 mm / 1.181 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Bowtie and Mastertone Block
- Joint: Dual Coordinator Rods
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
- Tailpiece: Turn of the Century Style
- 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: Premium Gig Bag
