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Description
The Epiphone MB-200 is a terrific 5-string banjo for beginners that includes all the key features of a professional 5-string banjo but much lighter in weight. The MB-200 reflects Epiphone's 80-year history as a leader in banjo design. At the height of the banjo era in the 1920's, Epiphone had 11 different banjos in production and many of founder Epi Stathopoulo's patents are still in use today and can still be found in our professional banjo line. This affordadble entry-level instrument continues that tradition. It has a mahogany body and neck with a rosewood fingerboard featuring stylish inlays, and a Remo head. All in all, it's a great instrument to get your start on.

Case sold separately.
Restock Epiphone MB-200 Banjo Red Mahogany Brown
Restock Epiphone MB-200 Banjo Red Mahogany Brown
Restock Epiphone MB-200 Banjo Red Mahogany Brown
Features
  • Chrome hardware
  • 26-1/4" scale
  • 1-1/4" nut width
  • Bolt-on neck
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Mahogany body
  • Dot inlays
  • Premium nickel with white buttons
  • U.S. Remo head
  • Case sold separately
Reviews

4.45

11 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Banjo!

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this banjo looked and sounded. From researching it, I knew I would already like it, but when I saw it in person it was even better. This is my first banjo (other than a very cheap one I had before), but I've been play bass and Guitar for 7 years so I know if an instrument is well made. Obviously this is not the best banjo. There are very small things that are not perfect, but are virtually unnoticeable. For the price of this banjo, you get a lot more than you pay for!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

NEEDS SETUP

The rating I am giving this banjo is mostly due to the state the banjo comes in and not the banjo itself. The MB-200 plays well and is a solid choice as a beginner banjo, which was why I bought it. But! It comes having not been set up at all. The intonations were over a full step off on the 12th fret. Seeing as I am a beginner and do not know the mechanics of a banjo, I tried to watch some videos and do some research on how to get it sounding just right, but eventually had to buckle and take it into a shop. It finally sounds like it should, is playing well and a decent purchase, but be forewarned, especially beginners, it needs to be set up when you get it. Almost unplayable really, until the truss rod, head tension and bridge have all been adjusted properly.

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Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Inexpensive quality products

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byMenace

    fromOregon

    Nice sounds, good feel.

  • Awesome beginner banjo

    4

    submitted12 years ago

    byCam Johnson

    fromCuyahoga Falls, Ohio

    I bought one of these on clearance for $200 and it is the best $200 ever spent. The tone is very good for the price and the action feels excellent. The only problem is that the tuning pegs are less than good. Really they're all fine except for the one on the low G string. That one is way too sensitive and goes out of tune easily if touched slightly. But they hold the pitch well once it's in tune. Also, I recommend tightening the head immediately after buying it: makes it sound much better.

  • Pleasant Surprise

    4

    submitted13 years ago

    byDeclan Weir

    fromSummit, New Jersey

    I got this banjo for Christmas this year, after doing online research and comparing one banjo to another, I decided on this one. I had seen it online and already knew what it looked like but when I opened it up I was amazed. The banjo itself is on the heavy side, the neck is small and the tuners face out back, so I would not recommend a wall stand or hanging the guitar by its neck alone. This is my first banjo, but I have been playing guitar, bass and various other instruments for 10 years or so now. Overall it is a pretty awesome, beautiful and great sounding banjo. I would recommend you get it set-up in the shop, as doing it on your own would be a challenge.

  • awesome banjo

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    bySeth Reynolds

    fromSLC, UT

    this banjo is really great for beginners. very good sound, and it seriously looks amazing. if you were thinking you could play this without the resonator, you won't be able to bc the rim is not smooth with it off. great banjo though....awesome!

  • NEEDS SETUP

    3

    submitted13 years ago

    byBenjamin Southworth

    fromHanover, NH

    The rating I am giving this banjo is mostly due to the state the banjo comes in and not the banjo itself. The MB-200 plays well and is a solid choice as a beginner banjo, which was why I bought it. But! It comes having not been set up at all. The intonations were over a full step off on the 12th fret. Seeing as I am a beginner and do not know the mechanics of a banjo, I tried to watch some videos and do some research on how to get it sounding just right, but eventually had to buckle and take it into a shop. It finally sounds like it should, is playing well and a decent purchase, but be forewarned, especially beginners, it needs to be set up when you get it. Almost unplayable really, until the truss rod, head tension and bridge have all been adjusted properly.

  • Great Banjo

    5

    submitted15 years ago

    bytrevor

    fromaustin texas

    this was my first banjo and it is very easy to play since it has a great neck on it. i didnt tighten the head on it till about 8 months after i started playing and it made a world of difference in tone. TIGHTEN THE HEAD!!!! all of the banjos in the guitar room at guitar center have very loose heads and thats why they all sound terrible.

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