Epiphone has been making banjos since the 1920s, and this Inspired by Gibson Mastertone Bowtie Open Back banjo recreates models with “Bowtie” cosmetics from the 1950s & 60s, delivering 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.

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