Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo - Natural
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.
Features - Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo - Natural
- Mahogany resonator
- 3-ply Mahogany rim
- Nickel hardware
- 26.4" Scale-figured mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard
- 22 Medium/tall frets
- Style 3 mother-of-pearl inlays
- Hardshell case
Specifications - Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo - Natural
Body- Body Style: Resonator Banjo
- Body Shape: 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction
- Body Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Maple
- Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head
- Back: Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips
- Rim Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany
- Centerblock: Dual Coordinator 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 Blcok
- 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
