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Inspired 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.

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Specifications

Body Specs

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

Neck Specs

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

Hardware Specs

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

Misc Specs

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

Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo, Natural

Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo, Natural

Price
Regular price €1.049
Price incl. VAT. Free Shipping.
Details
Mahogany resonator, 3-ply mahogany rim, nickel hardware, 26.4"...
Finish
Natural

Setup Included

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Case Included

Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.

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Inspired 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.

Read more

Specifications

Body Specs

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

Neck Specs

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

Hardware Specs

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

Misc Specs

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

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