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Recreate the legendary 1930s Mastertone tone and style on a budget.
The Epiphone Mastertone Classic banjo brings you the iconic sound and style of a 1930s Gibson RB-3. With a mahogany resonator and a 3-ply mahogany rim, this banjo produces a rich, resonant tone that serious musicians will appreciate. The 26.4" mahogany neck has 22 frets, a C profile, and mother-of-pearl inlays for smooth playability and vintage aesthetics.
Vintage-Inspired Design
Modeled after the 1930s Gibson RB-3, the Mastertone Classic banjo features a mahogany resonator and rim for balanced warmth and projection. Nickel hardware, including tuners, tension hoop and armrest, provide visual authenticity. The 3-ply mahogany rim is lighter than metal for comfortable playability. Together, these vintage-spec components give you iconic looks and sound.
Smooth, Comfortable Neck
The Mastertone Classic's mahogany neck has a 26.4" scale length and 22 medium-tall frets for versatile fingering options. Its laurel fingerboard feels smooth under your fingers, while mother-of-pearl inlays add a touch of luxury. A Mastertone block inlay at the end of the fingerboard provides an iconic final flourish. The neck's comfortable C profile makes extended practice or performance sessions easy on your hands.
Accessible Resonator Sound
With its mahogany resonator, the Mastertone Classic banjo produces a crisp, projecting tone for playing bluegrass, folk or other genres. The resonator's wooden construction gives you balanced warmth and clarity. Paired with the mahogany rim, you'll enjoy rich harmonics and sustain. For resonant banjo sound at an affordable price, the Mastertone Classic delivers.
Features
- Mahogany resonator and 3-ply mahogany rim for authentic banjo tone
- Nickel hardware with 26.4" scale mahogany neck and 22 frets
- Mother-of-pearl inlays and Mastertone block inlay
- Includes hardshell case
Order the Epiphone Mastertone Classic Resonator Banjo today for authentic bluegrass tone.
Mastertone Classic Resonator Banjo Specifications:
Body- Shape: 11" resonator banjo; one piece flange, Mastertone construction
- Material: 3-ply turned layered mahogany
- Top: Remo 11" frosted banjo head
- Back: Mahogany resonator; two 3-ply inlaid strips
- Binding: Single ply top, back (resonator), and fretboard
- Finish: Natural
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: C
- Nut width: 1.18"
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale length: 26.4"
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of pearl Style 3 and Mastertone block
- Bridge: 5-string, maple with ebony cap
- Tailpiece: Straight line
- Tuners: Planetary with pearloid button
- Plating: Nickel
- Case: Hardshell case
- Orientation: Right handed
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