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.
Specs
| Type | Resonator |
| Colour | Natural |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Body Shape | 11" Open Back Banjo |
| Body Material | 11" Remo Fiberskyn Top with Layered Mahogany Sides |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Fretboard Material | Laurel |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fretboard Inlays | Mother of Pearl Bowtie and Mastertone Block |
| Nut Material | Plastic |
| Nut Width | 30mm |
| Bridge | 5-String, Maple with Ebony Cap |
| Tailpiece | Turn of the Century Style |
| Tuners | Planetary with Pearloid Buttons |
| Case/ Bag | Premium Gig Bag |
