The Ome Otis Taylor openback model is sister to the popular Juniper 12" old time by Ome banjo company. Like the Juniper, the Otis features a three-ply maple rim with rolled brass tone ring, double coordinator rods, 26 brackets, and nickel hardware. The mahogany neck measures 1-1/4" at the nut and features a 26-1/4" scale and ebony fingerboard with oro diamond inlays. The instrument is finished off with a Sweetone tailpiece, Renaissance head, and wooden armrest.
With its 12" head diameter, brass tone ring, and double-rod construction, the Otis Taylor model is an openback banjo that offers a strong, clear fundamental that's not overpowered by overtones. It's a clean and warm sounding instrument and an amazingly versatile one.
With deluxe hardshell case
OME OTIS FEATURES INCLUDE:
NECK
Mahogany Neck
26.25” scale & 1.28” nut width
17 Fret ebony fingerboard with S-scoop
Two-way adjustable truss rod
Mother Of Pearl & Abalone shell inlays
Victorian peghead with ebony overlay
Boat shaped ebony capped heel
Inlayed front and side position markers
Hardened nickel-silver frets and bone string nut
Capo spikes at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets
OME Planetary tuners with amber knobs
Tung-oil varnish finish
BODY
12” 2-ply maple rim with Rolled Brass tone ring
Ebonite capped and simulated tortoise bound rim
24/12” rim brackets & Sweetone tailpiece
Heavy Notched Tension Hoop & Renaissance Head
Two Adjustable Brass Rim Rods & Sosbee Bridge
Aged Brass hardware & satin lacquer finish
Deluxe hard-shell, plush-lined case
Wooden armrest