Are Ome Banjos good?

The banjo is an outcast of sorts, but it is one of the most beautiful instruments when played well and even more so when built well. Ome banjos were founded by Chuck Ogsbury. Chuck and his small team of builders, build some truly magnificent instruments both open back, resonator, and even tenor style banjos.

Where are Ome banjos made?

Boulder, Colorado
Ome Banjo Company, based in Boulder, Colorado, makes some of the highest quality American made banjos and have been doing so since the late 1950’s.

How many strings on a banjo?

Just like guitars, basses, and other string instruments, banjos come built in different models. One way to classify banjos is: 4 strings, 5 strings, and 6 strings.

How big is an Ome open back banjo?

All open-back models are available in either an 11” body size for a brighter, punchier tone, and in a 12” size for added bass, depth, and warmth. OME open-backs also offer a wide variety of tone rings, inlay patterns, metal hardware, and tone-wood options.

Who is the founder of Ome Banjo Company?

Ome Banjo Company, based in Boulder, Colorado, makes some of the highest quality American made banjos and have been doing so since the late 1950’s. Read our interview with Chuck Ogsbury, the founder of Ome Banjos to learn more about the history of the company. We love what Ome is making for openback and 4 string banjos.

What kind of resonator does an Ome banjo have?

OME open-backs also offer a wide variety of tone rings, inlay patterns, metal hardware, and tone-wood options. Most models can be fitted with our Omega or Standard resonator, and all banjos come complete with a hard-shell case and Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Which is the best banjo for old time music?

The Deering Goodtime Leader ‘Maple Queen’ is an excellent open back banjo with a USA rock maple neck designed and set-up primarily for playing Old time, frailing and clawhammer styles. It is fitted with a Deering Fiberskyn head and a USA ‘No-Knot’ tailpiece to give you that gentle, full depth of tone that is favoured by Old Time artists.