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

For more information, visit our warranties page.

Shipping: 

Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Enter your shipping address in the checkout to view the shipping options for your purchase.

Note: Please ensure all address details are accurate, or select your address from the dropdown suggestions that appear once you start typing. Incorrect details may cause shipping options to be incorrect or not appear at all.

If you are unsure about the shipping cost, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Click and Collect Orders: 

Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email informing you that your order is ready for collection.

Note: Click and Collect orders are usually processed the same or next business day of purchase. If you have not received an email and it is not in a junk/spam folder, feel free to contact us for an update.