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OME Banjos - Alpha Custom 12" Open-Back


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This OME Custom Alpha 12" Open Back Banjo has an old-time feel and appearance coupled with a very lively sound. It has several cool custom features including a Cherry rim and neck, with a Maple dowel rod and aged brass hardware throughout - all of which make for one bright player with subtle warmth and depth. You have a 26 1/4" scale, an Ebony fretboard with a frailing scoop, and a 1 1/8" nut width. The wooden armrest is a perfect addition to its overall classic appearance and makes for a comfortable player.

The details are top notch here too with an Ome bridge and Sweetone tailpiece and a Renaissance head. An incredibly versatile banjo, the OME Custom Alpha 12" Open Back Banjo is particularly great for clawhammer-style playing. Includes hardshell case and setup from our luthiers.

  • Body: Custom 12" Alpha 5-string Open Back; Custom Cherry Rim with varnish finish, with custom Maple dowel rod, 26 brackets and wooden armrest
  • Pot: Old Time Pot with Rolled Brass tone ring and Renaissance head
  • Scale Length: 26 1/4”
  • Neck: Solid Cherry with Frailing scoop
  • Frets: 17
  • Fingerboard: Ebony with dot inlays
  • Nut Width: 1 1/8”
  • Bridge: Ome with Sweetone tailpiece
  • Hardware: Custom Aged Brass
  • Case: Case included

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We take the time to set up every new guitar, mando, bass, uke, or banjo for every player, whether it was purchased here in Lawrence, Kansas or on our website. Large retailers are content to ship you a guitar right off of the warehouse shelf, while we take pride in the fact that your new instrument will be set up to be truly ready to play - for you.

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