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The back of the rim is bound in a single ring of tortoise shell celluloid the heel cap in ebony.

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The banjoРІР‚в„ўs internal construction involves two metal coordinator rods, a rolled brass tone ring that is really not visible, hidden behind the wood and tucked under the unlabeled РІР‚СљRenaissanceРІР‚Сњ style translucent Mylar head, and displays a stamped serial number stamped inside the rim. 19, 1901.РІР‚Сњ All five tuner buttons are rust colored pearloid (and very beautiful) all five tuners are geared and handsome. The maple and ebony bridge is a Snuffy Smith (very high quality) the banjo has 26 brackets and a replica РІР‚СљNo-KnotРІР‚Сњ tailpiece bearing a patent date of РІР‚СљNov. Thereafter is a recessed scoop where players of Round Top banjo like to leave messages for their family when they leave the house. The 7th fret is another diamond, while the 10th to the 13th frets have a long, extended impressionistic vase and flowers the fifteenth is another diamond and the 17th is a three part flower. The first fret to be inlaid on the unbound ebony РІР‚Вboard is the third and thatРІР‚в„ўs bestowed a colorful pearl diamond the fifth is a stylized interpretation of two fish, one floating above the supine other (why are you showing me these pictures, doctor?). Under that is one of the smallest ebony truss rod covers we have ever seen, held in place by two screws. This Juniper model has the РІР‚СљOMEРІР‚Сњ logo slightly offset to the right of center, at an angle, near the pointy peak of the double cut ebony overlain head plate, and under that a flourish of highly colorful pearl (with lots of greens and blues) to form a fern. They can apparently have a variable inlay pattern since this banjoРІР‚в„ўs inlay doesnРІР‚в„ўt conform exactly to the banjos in the flyers or brochure. Ome gives you a bunch of options to choose from, at many levels of ornateness. About his open-back line Chuck says that they are made utilizing mahogany, curly maple, walnut or cherry woods, they can have an 11РІР‚Сњ or 12РІР‚Сњ Minstrel, Old-Time or Silverspun pot they can have nickel, chrome or gold plated hardware РІР‚вЂњ this one appears nickel.

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The Vintage Series instruments, which we believe this one is, feature tung-oil and wax as the finish for a natural feel, warm appearance and easy maintenance.

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He continues: light-fast, grain-enhancing stains are used to bring out the full beauty of our woods multiple coats of lacquer are cured, sanded and finely polished to produce a durable and beautiful finish. The necks are gracefully hand-shaped for optimum comfort and playability, and are fitted with a light weight two-way truss rod, and fitted with nickel-silver frets. The president and founder, Charles Ogsbury, says that the woods chosen are carefully selected, thoroughly air dried and skillfully matched. Ome banjos are made in Boulder Colorado, date back to the year 1960 and have an excellent reputation in the banjo industry. HereРІР‚в„ўs information about Ordering Instruments.#5645, 12РІР‚Сњ head diameter, with plush lined hard shell case.

РІР‚СљSweetoneРІР‚Сњ heavy gauge solid brass tailpiecesР”В¬all us at 60 or E-mail usР’В for more information.

Aged brass hardware with antiqued finish.

Ebony fingerboards with s-shaped frailing scoops.

Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry and Maple neck options.

1-1/3 inch neck width at nut (wider than standard).

25.5 inch scale lengths (shorter than standard).

12 inch rims (11 inch are also available).

WeРІР‚в„ўre carrying OmeРІР‚в„ўs Old-Time line of banjos, inspired by vintage models, especially Ashborn banjos of the mid to late 1800s.Р’В You might describe these openback models as sounding deeply woody and looking РІР‚Сљelegantly primitive.РІР‚СњР”Р‡eatures on all Ome banjos in this series include: He continues to bring his depth of experience and vision to OmeРІР‚в„ўs offerings. Chuck is as much an inspired designer as builder with a passion for banjos. Responding to trends with his own designs, Chuck developed lines of banjos to appeal to bluegrass, oldtime and jazz players. Fifty-plus years of company history reads like the history of acoustic music itself.

Ome Banjos are built in Boulder, Colorado, where Chuck Ogsbury has been involved in building banjos since 1960, founding Ode, and later, the Ome Banjo Company.