{"product_id":"ome-alpha-open-back-banjo","title":"Ome Alpha Open-Back Banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eOme banjos were made in Colorado since 1971, and moved to Titusville, FL after they were acquired by GoldTone in 2023. Our rep brought us one of these Alpha open-backs and we were all highly impressed. Great deal for a handmade banjo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Ome:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alpha is our brand-new, mainstream open back banjo that combines made-in-America craftsmanship with smart design choices in a richly resonant banjo that fits into a great number of traditional music styles. The Alpha is built with an all maple multi-ply tone rim and is paired with a Remo Renaissance head, 14 brackets, and a notched brass tension hoop. The tone rim design creates a warm and classic old time sensation with every note. The mini paddle headstock shape borrows from a time long forgotten. K\u0026amp;H low-profile \"pancake\" style planetary tuners with vintage-style amber buttons inspire tuning confidence. The 1 11\/32\" nut width makes playing the Alpha a comfortable and smooth experience. The Alpha's mahogany neck with its smooth rounded over heel and tung oil finish harkens back to simpler times. The two-way truss rod provides precise control of neck relief and compensation for lighter or heavier string gauges. With its 17 fret, S-scooped, rosewood fingerboard, the Alpha is perfect for all styles of clawhammer banjo. Rounded out with a mahogany armrest, a wooden rim stick, and a .656\" walnut and ebony capped bridge, the Alpha compliments any banjo collection. The 12\" rim is finished in a thin satin lacquer to project maximum warmth and response while maintaining that old time vibe. The Alpha weighs less than 6 pounds and has a 25.5\" scale length which allows it to be easily played in standard tunings as well as tuned up to A. A comfy padded bag is included for the Alpha's protection. Every Alpha is made by OME luthiers in Titusville, Florida, USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49070452539614,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9631\/0238\/files\/IMG_4659.jpg?v=1789571354","url":"https:\/\/acoustic-corner.com\/products\/ome-alpha-open-back-banjo","provider":"Acoustic Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}