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The Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo brings classic design and warm, articulate tone to players seeking a traditional folk or old-time sound. With its lightweight open-back construction, this banjo delivers a woody, resonant voice that’s perfect for clawhammer and fingerstyle playing, while remaining comfortable for extended sessions. A mahogany neck paired with a layered mahogany rim provides rich projection and clarity, and the smooth Remo Fiberskyn head enhances the instrument’s vintage character.

True to its name, this Mastertone model features elegant bowtie inlays along a smooth laurel fingerboard, adding both charm and easy navigation for players. Durable nickel hardware, a notched tension hoop, and dual coordinator rods ensure reliable performance and stability, whether at home, on stage, or in a jam circle. Blending Epiphone’s historic banjo craftsmanship with modern playability, the Mastertone Bowtie Open Back is a versatile choice for players of all levels exploring the rich traditions of folk and bluegrass music.

Features/Specs

  Highlights

• Orientation: Right-handed
• Electronics: None

  Body

• Body Shape: 11" Bowtie open back
• Back & Sides Material: Layered mahogany
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Top: 11" Remo Fiberskyn
• Centerblock: Dual coordinator rods

  Neck

• Neck Profile: C
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Scale Length: 26.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Bowtie and Mastertone Block
• Fingerboard Binding: Single ply
• Fingerboard Radius: Flat
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fret Count: 22
• Fret Size: Narrow/medium
• Joint: Dual coordinator rods
• Truss Rod: Dual action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black

  Hardware

• Bridge Style: 5-string
• Bridge Material: Maple with ebony cap
• Nut Material: Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.181"
• Tuners: Planetary with Pearloid Button

  Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• String Gauge: .010, .012, .016, .023, .010 
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig bag
• Serial Number: 24101302356
• Manufacture Date: 10/2024