<p>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</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>Body Style: Resonator Banjo</p>
<p>Body Shape: 11" Resonator Banjo; One Piece Flange, Mastertone Construction</p>
<p>Body Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany</p>
<p>Top: Remo 11" Frosted Banjo Head</p>
<p>Back: Mahogany Resonator; Two 3-ply Inlaid Strips</p>
<p>Rim Material: 3-ply Turned Layered Mahogany</p>
<p>Centerblock: Dual Coodinator Rods</p>
<p>Binding: Single Ply Top, Back (Resonator), and Fretboard</p>
<p>Body Finish: Gloss</p>
<p>Profile: C</p>
<p>Scale Length: 670.56 mm / 26.4 in</p>
<p>Fingerboard Material: Laurel</p>
<p>Fingerboard Radius: Flat</p>
<p>Neck Material: Mahogany</p>
<p>Fret Count: 22</p>
<p>Frets: Narrow/Medium</p>
<p>Nut Material: Bone</p>
<p>Nut Width: 30.0 mm / 1.181 in</p>
<p>Inlays: Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block</p>
<p>Joint: Dual Coordinator Rods</p>
<p>Finish: Nickel</p>
<p>Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap</p>
<p>Tailpiece: Straight Line</p>
<p>Tuning Machines: Planetary with Pearloid Button</p>
<p>Truss Rod: Dual Action</p>
<p>Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black</p>
<p>Strap Buttons: None</p>
<p>Strings Gauge: .010, .012, .016, .023, .010</p>
<p>Case: Hardshell</p>