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. 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 hard-shell case is also included.

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

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: C
Nut width: 30mm
Fingerboard: Laurel
Scale length: 670.56mm
Nut: Bone
Number of frets: 22
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Style 3 and Mastertone Block

Hardware
Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece: Straight Line
Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Button
Plating: Nickel

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