The Bowtie name refers to Gibson's RB-250 Mastertone banjos produced from the mid-1950s through the late 1960s, distinguished by their iconic bowtie fingerboard inlay pattern. The RB-250 was the working musician's banjo for decades. This Epiphone brings that aesthetic to life at an accessible price: satin-finished mahogany neck, bound laurel fretboard with classic bowtie inlays, layered mahogany rim, and an 11" Remo Fiberskyn head held in place with 24 nickel hooks. A premium gigbag is included.