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Sale!
Original price was: $ 5,999.99.Current price is: $ 5,749.99.

PRE ORDER: The OME Ikon is the first bluegrass resonator production model from the oldest active banjo manufacturer in the United States. JLS sand-cast bell-bronze flathead tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, 5A flamed maple neck and resonator.

Sale!
Original price was: $ 5,499.99.Current price is: $ 5,249.99.

PRE-ORDER: The Vintage Ikon is the satin-finish configuration of OME's first bluegrass resonator banjo, built around OME's vintage tone ring for a warmer, more traditional voice. 5A flamed maple neck, resonator, and armrest; case and professional setup included.

Now taking pre-orders — expected in store approximately September–October 2026. Full payment required at time of order.

Please note: the photos show the high-gloss Ikon. The Vintage Ikon ships in a hand-rubbed satin finish — satin photos coming soon.

Want maximum prewar bark and a high-gloss shine? See the OME Ikon with JLS tone ring at $5,999.99.

$ 10,999.99

Rare 1987 Stelling One-Bird Virginian from the original Philadelphia owner. Gold-plated and heavily hand-engraved with the proprietary Stelling tone ring, mother-of-pearl Cardinal peghead inlay, and walnut neck and resonator. Gold plating refreshed in April 2026 by Huber Banjos. Serial 3149. Original case and paperwork included.

$ 749.00

The Goodtime Americana is Deering's most affordable 12-inch openback 5-string banjo, made in the USA. The larger 12-inch rim and Renaissance head give it a warm, mellow, old-time voice that suits clawhammer and backing up a song. Set up by hand at The Banjo Warehouse before it ships.

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