Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo Natural
26.4” scale satin-finished mahogany neck, Gibson “scroll-style” headstock, bound laurel fretboard, mother-of-pearl Bowtie inlays, layered mahogany rim, 11” Remo Fiberskyn head, and premium gig bag
Finish: Natural
Accessible High Quality With Vintage Style
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 Style
Open Back Banjo
Body Shape
11" Open Back Banjo
Body Material
Layered Mahogany
Top
11" Remo Fiberskyn
Centerblock
Dual Coordinator Rods
Binding
Single ply, Fretboard
Body Finish
Gloss Body, Satin Neck
Profile
C
Scale Length
670.56 mm / 26.4 in
Fingerboard Material
Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
Flat
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Narrow/Medium
Nut Material
Plastic
Nut Width
30.0 mm / 1.181 in
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Bowtie and Mastertone Block
Joint
Dual Coordinator Rods
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
5-string, Maple with Ebony Cap
Tailpiece
Turn of the Century Style
Tuning Machines
Planetary with Pearloid Button
Truss Rod
Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply Bell, 3-hole, Black
Strap Buttons
None
Strings Gauge
.010, .012, .016, .023, .010
Case
Premium Gig Bag
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