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 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 gigbag is also included.

Specifications- Body Shape: 11" Open Back Banjo
- Material: Layered Mahogany
- Top: 11"Remo Fiberskyn
- Binding: Single ply
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: C
- Nut width: 30mm
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale length: 670.56mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Plastic
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Bowtie and Mastertone Block
- Bridge: 5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
- Tailpiece: Turn of the Century Style
- Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Case: Premium Gigbag

ConditionBrand New (New)
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  • Inspired By Gibson Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo
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  • Natural

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