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 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
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
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