OME Juniper Maple 12 Inch Openback Banjo

OME Juniper Maple Openback Banjo with a 12 Inch Rim, Made in the USA

The OME Juniper Maple 12 inch is a 5-string openback banjo with a figured maple neck, a 12 inch maple rim and an S-curve scoop in the ebony fingerboard for clawhammer. OME builds it in Titusville, Florida, and Banjo Warehouse offers it from Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The Juniper is one OME model offered with a choice of woods. This one is the all-maple version: a maple neck on a maple rim, both with visible flame in the grain, set off by aged brass hardware and a Jasmine inlay.

OME builds every Juniper to order in Titusville, Florida, and you can customize one with your own choice of options. The specs below are for the banjo we have in stock now. Call or text us at 404-218-8580 to spec a custom one.

Who is the Juniper Maple for?

It has an S-curve clawhammer scoop cut into the end of the ebony fingerboard. It has a flat radius ebony fingerboard, 17 hardened nickel frets and a 1 5/16 inch nut. It suits a player who wants a figured maple banjo built in the United States.

Built by OME in Titusville, Florida

OME builds the Juniper in its shop in Titusville, Florida. This banjo is at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and ships from there, insured with FedEx, with tracking sent to you personally. Shipping is free.

This banjo (in stock in Yellow Springs)

The photos show a standard OME Juniper. This banjo’s woods and hardware differ: its exact specs are listed here, and photos of this banjo are coming soon.

Brand	OME
Model	Juniper
Type	5-string openback banjo
Neck	Curly (figured) maple, ebony capped heel, tung oil finish
Fingerboard	Ebony, flat radius, dot position markers, S-curve clawhammer scoop
Inlay	Mother of pearl custom inlay (Jasmine)
Frets	17, hardened nickel
Scale length	25 1/2 inch
Nut width	1 5/16 inch (1.3125 inch)
Truss rod	Two-way dual action
Headstock and tuners	Victorian headstock, Rickard Cyclone planetary tuners in aged brass
Rim	12 inch tone rim, 2-ply curly maple, tortoise binding, ebonite cap
Tone ring	12 inch Rolled Brass
Head	Remo Renaissance, medium collar
Hoop and brackets	Notched aged brass tension hoop, 26 brackets, aged brass ball lugs
Rim stick	Curly maple rim rod with aged brass coordinator rods
Tailpiece	Aged brass Sweetone short
Bridge	OME custom
Armrest	Curly maple, 12 inch
Strings	OME custom gauge
Hardware	Aged brass
Case	Hard case included
Made in	Titusville, Florida, USA

Financing available through PayPal at checkout.

Questions about the Juniper? Call or text us at 404-218-8580.

OME Juniper Maple FAQ

Is the OME Juniper a good banjo for clawhammer?

The Juniper has an S-curve clawhammer scoop cut into the end of the ebony fingerboard.

What is the difference between the OME Juniper Maple and the Juniper Walnut?

The wood. The Juniper is one OME model built with a choice of neck and rim woods. This banjo has a maple neck and a maple rim. The Juniper Walnut we list uses walnut for both.

Can I order a custom OME Juniper?

Yes. OME builds every Juniper to order in Titusville, Florida, and you can customize one with your own choice of options. Call or text us at 404-218-8580 to spec a custom one.

Where is the OME Juniper made?

In the USA. OME builds the Juniper in Titusville, Florida.

What is the nut width of the OME Juniper?

1 5/16 inch (1.3125 inch), on a flat radius ebony fingerboard with 17 hardened nickel frets.

What tuners does the OME Juniper have?

Rickard Cyclone planetary tuners in aged brass, on OME’s Victorian headstock.

Where does this banjo ship from?

It ships from Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio, insured with FedEx, with tracking sent to you personally. Shipping is free.