Epiphone Mastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo - Natural
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
- Vintage-inspired design with Bowtie inlays
- Layered mahogany body enhances sound quality
- Remo Fiberskyn head for warm, resonant tones
- Mother-of-pearl inlays add classic elegance
- 26.4” scale mahogany neck for smooth playability
- Planetary tuners ensure stable tuning
- Includes premium gig bag for easy transport
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Colour | Natural |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Guitar body | Layered Mahogany |
| Guitar body type | Semi-Hollow |
| Gigbag / Case | Gigbag |
| Guitar finish | Satin |
| Model | Bowtie Open Back Banjo |
| Acoustic Guitar Pickup | No |
| Series | Bluegrass Collection |
| Number of strings | 5-string |
| Guitar type | Banjo |
| Left or Right? | Right |