OME Ikon Resonator Banjo | JLS No-Hole Tone Ring, High-Gloss
$5,999.99
Pre-order. Built by OME in Titusville, Florida, and ships directly from OME. Estimated to ship around November 30, 2026. Questions? Call or text us at 404-218-8580. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
The OME Ikon is the first bluegrass resonator production model from the oldest active banjo manufacturer in the United States. This one has a JLS no-hole tone ring and a high-gloss finish, with a 3-ply maple rim and a 5A flamed maple neck and resonator.
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At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Resonator Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 26-1/4"
- Tone Ring
- JLS No-Hole
- Pickup
- No
- Made In
- USA
OME Ikon Resonator Banjo with JLS No-Hole Tone Ring: The First Bluegrass Resonator from America’s Oldest Banjo Maker
The OME Ikon is a professional-grade bluegrass resonator banjo, and this version has a JLS no-hole tone ring, 5A flamed maple construction, and art deco mother of pearl inlays, wrapped in a brilliant high-gloss finish. This is the first bluegrass resonator production model from OME, the oldest active banjo manufacturer in the United States, building banjos continuously since 1960. Built by OME in Titusville, Florida, and sold by Banjo Warehouse at $5,999.99.
Established by Chuck Ogsbury in Boulder, Colorado in 1960, OME is now produced under Gold Tone Music Group in Titusville, Florida. The Ikon carries that 60+ year legacy forward with a high-performance, stage-ready instrument engineered for the serious bluegrass player.
Pre-order now. Estimated to ship around November 30, 2026, directly from OME in Titusville, Florida. Call or text us at 404-218-8580 with any questions.
The Ikon is offered in three versions. This listing is the Ikon with the JLS no-hole tone ring, in a brilliant high-gloss finish. Want the sand-cast bell-bronze JLS 20-hole tone ring instead? See the OME Ikon with the JLS 20-hole tone ring. Prefer a warmer, more traditional voice with a hand-rubbed satin finish? See the OME Vintage Ikon.
The JLS No-Hole Tone Ring
At the heart of this Ikon is a JLS no-hole tone ring, made by JLS (Jim Stull). If you would rather have the sand-cast bell-bronze JLS 20-hole tone ring, the OME Ikon with the JLS 20-hole tone ring is the same high-gloss banjo with that ring.
The Neck
The 5A flamed maple neck carries an ebony fingerboard with art deco-style mother of pearl and abalone inlays, a design unique to OME that gives the Ikon its distinctive vintage character. The OME Deco headstock shape with matching pearl and abalone inlay completes the look.
Rickard Cyclone tuners with tortoise buttons provide a 10:1 ratio for precise, buttery-smooth tuning. A 2-way adjustable truss rod, a 10-inch radius fingerboard, 22 nickel frets, ebony heel cap, bone nut at 1.3125″ width, and dot position markers on the side round out the neck specs.
The Pot
The 11-inch 3-ply maple rim pairs with a notched nickel tension hoop and nickel hooks with ball-end nuts. A custom OME one-piece cast flange, 5A flamed maple armrest, Remo frosted high-collar head, and OME custom bridge complete the assembly. The nickel OME harp tailpiece is designed for clean string transfer with no unwanted overtones. Dual 2-way adjustable coordinator rods give you full control over neck angle and action.
In short: this Ikon delivers professional-grade build quality from America’s oldest active banjo maker, with a JLS no-hole tone ring, at $5,999.99 with case included.
The Resonator
The resonator is where the Ikon truly shows off: highly figured 5A flamed maple with tortoise binding, wrapped in a brilliant high-gloss finish that catches light from every angle. The tortoise rim cap ties the vintage aesthetic together with the tortoise tuner buttons and binding.
The Three Ikon Versions
The Ikon comes in three versions. This listing is the high-gloss Ikon with the JLS no-hole tone ring. The OME Ikon is the same high-gloss banjo with a sand-cast bell-bronze JLS 20-hole tone ring. The OME Vintage Ikon has a hand-rubbed satin finish and OME’s vintage tone ring for a warmer, more traditional voice.
The OME Legacy
Chuck Ogsbury built his first banjos in 1960: 100 long-neck, aluminum-pot instruments sold for $72 to $79 apiece. From there, he developed the ODE brand, which was sold to Baldwin in 1966. In 1970, he started fresh with OME, and the company has been building banjos continuously ever since.
In 2023, Wayne Rogers of Gold Tone Music Group acquired OME with a commitment to continue Chuck’s legacy. The Ikon is the first bluegrass resonator model produced under that partnership.
What’s Included
Case included. Free shipping anywhere in the United States.
Financing available: PayPal Pay in 4 on our website.
Pre-order now. Estimated to ship around November 30, 2026. Full payment required at time of order. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
Call or text us at 404-218-8580 with any questions.
Specifications
| Neck | |
|---|---|
| Material | 5A Flamed Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10″ |
| Inlays | Art Deco Mother of Pearl and Abalone |
| Headstock Shape | OME Deco |
| Nut Width | 1.3125″ |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Tuners | Rickard Cyclone (10:1 ratio) |
| Tuner Buttons | Tortoise |
| Frets | 22 Nickel |
| Truss Rod | 2-Way Adjustable |
| Heel Cap | Ebony |
| Position Markers | Side Dots |
| Pot | |
|---|---|
| Rim | 11″ 3-Ply Maple |
| Rim Cap | Tortoise |
| Tone Ring | JLS No-Hole |
| Head | Remo Frosted High Collar |
| Tension Hoop | Notched Nickel |
| Hooks | Nickel with Ball-End Nuts |
| Flange | Custom OME One-Piece Cast |
| Armrest | 5A Flamed Maple |
| Bridge | OME Custom (5/8″) |
| Tailpiece | OME Harp (Nickel) |
| Coordinator Rods | Dual 2-Way Adjustable |
| Resonator | |
|---|---|
| Material | Highly Figured 5A Flamed Maple |
| Binding | Tortoise |
| Finish | High-Gloss |
| Dimensions & Details | |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 26 1/4″ |
| Weight | Approximately 12 lbs |
| Strings | .009, .011, .013, .020w, .009 |
| Tuning | Open G (G, D, G, B, D) |
| Case | Included |
| Country of Origin | USA (Titusville, Florida) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OME Ikon with the JLS no-hole tone ring?
It is the OME Ikon, the first bluegrass resonator production model from OME Banjos, the oldest active banjo manufacturer in the United States, built with a JLS no-hole tone ring and a high-gloss finish. Established in 1960 by Chuck Ogsbury in Boulder, Colorado, OME is now produced under Gold Tone Music Group in Titusville, Florida. The Ikon also has 5A flamed maple construction and art deco inlays.
What tone ring does this OME Ikon have?
This OME Ikon has a JLS no-hole tone ring, made by JLS (Jim Stull). The OME Ikon is also offered with a sand-cast bell-bronze JLS 20-hole tone ring as a separate listing.
Is OME still made in the USA?
Yes. OME Banjos has been building instruments in the United States continuously since 1960, longer than any other active banjo manufacturer in the country. Production is now based in Titusville, Florida under Gold Tone Music Group, continuing Chuck Ogsbury’s legacy of American craftsmanship.
How does the OME Ikon compare to other professional banjos?
The Ikon sits in the professional tier alongside instruments from Deering’s Golden Series, Huber, and Yates. Its JLS tone ring, Rickard Cyclone tuners, 5A flamed maple construction, and OME’s 60+ year heritage make it a serious contender for any professional player. At $5,999.99 with case included, it offers premium components and American craftsmanship at a competitive price point.
When will this OME Ikon ship?
This OME Ikon is on pre-order. It is estimated to ship around November 30, 2026, directly from OME in Titusville, Florida. Full payment is required at time of order, and your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
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