Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo inc Bag

Expertly crafted with a unique bowtie inlay design, this Epiphone Mastertone banjo boasts a bold, rich sound that will elevate your music. Perfect for musicians of all levels, the convenient open back design increases volume and allows for easy adjustment. Plus, with the included carrying bag, you can take your banjo with you wherever you go. Whether you're performing on stage or jamming with friends, this banjo is a must-have for any serious musician.

The Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo was inspired by Gibson™ Mastertone models with “Bowtie” cosmetics from the 1950s and 1960s and delivers high-quality with vintage style at an accessible price point. Perfect for clawhammer/frailing as well as Scruggs style players, it is equipped with a 26.4” scale length satin-finished mahogany neck that features the Gibson “scroll-style” headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlays, the bound laurel fretboard has 22 frets and classic mother-of-pearl Bowtie inlays and a Mastertone block inlay at the end of the fretboard. The rim is layered mahogany with a simple hoop tone ring, and the notched nickel tension hoop and 11” Remo® Fiberskyn® head are held in place with 24 nickel hooks. The Fiberskyn head contributes warm, full-range, vintage-inspired tones with outstanding definition and enhanced mid and low-range resonance. A premium gig bag is also included.

Body
Shape: 11" Open Back Banjo
Material: Layered Mahogany
Top: 11" Remo Fiberskyn
Binding: Single ply, Fretboard

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

Hardware
Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece: Turn of the Century Style
Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Button
Plating: Nickel