OME Juniper Maple 12 Inch Openback Banjo
$3,195.00
The OME Juniper Maple 12 inch is a 5-string openback banjo with a figured maple neck, a 12 inch maple rim, an ebony fingerboard with an S-curve clawhammer scoop, Rickard Cyclone tuners and aged brass hardware. Built by OME in Titusville, Florida, and in stock at Banjo Warehouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Free shipping.
In stock
At a Glance
- Handedness
- Right-Handed
- Style
- Openback Banjo
- Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 25-1/2"
- Tone Ring
- Rolled Brass
- Made In
- USA
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 Geoff 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)
| 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.
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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 Geoff 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.
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