Detail 01
11-inch open-back body
Identifies the instrument’s open-back banjo configuration.
Product detailSKU #1500000419937
EpiphoneMastertone Bowtie Open Back Banjo Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Mastertone Bowtie Open Back pairs an 11-inch open-back format with a mahogany neck, laurel fingerboard, and Remo Fiberskyn head. Its 26.4-inch C-profile neck has 22 frets, creating a straightforward working layout for practice or performance. The open-back design and Fiberskyn head are paired here with a mahogany rim for the warm, crisp, low-end-present character described for the instrument. Mother-of-pearl bowtie inlays, nickel hardware, and a natural finish give it a distinct 1950s-inspired look; a premium gig bag is supplied.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting an open-back banjo with a Fiberskyn head and warm, crisp character.
- Carrying an open-back banjo to lessons, rehearsals, or sessions in its premium gig bag.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a right-handed instrument only if their playing orientation differs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Remo Fiberskyn head
It is the head paired with the mahogany rim for the described warm, crisp response.
Detail 03
26.4-inch scale; 22 frets
Defines the neck’s scale and fret count.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation and open-back body style.
- 02The included carrying option is a premium gig bag, not a hardshell case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a bag included?
Yes. It includes a premium gig bag.
02What head does it use?
It uses an 11-inch Remo Fiberskyn head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- 5-string, maple with ebony cap
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.18
- Nut
- Plastic
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Scale Length
- 26.4
11 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Binding
- Single ply, fretboard
- Body Style
- 11 inch open back banjo
- Top
- 11 inch Remo Fiberskyn
- Body Shape
- 11 inch open back banjo
- Body Finish
- Natural
- Tailpiece
- Turn of the century style
- Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl bowtie and mastertone block
- Finish
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Premium gig bag
4 detailsOther
- Plating
- Nickel
- Shape
- 11 inch open back banjo
- Profile
- C
- Tuners
- Planetary with pearloid button
