OME Wizard 12" Open Back Banjo w/ Flame Maple Neck & Rim (#7481)
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Regular price T$2,999
Ome Wizard 12" openback banjo with optional maple neck and rim with "Raw Sienna" finish.
The Wizard features a wood tone rim with 26 rim brackets. The result is a lightweight banjo that sounds open and woody while still offering up plenty of volume and projection.
It also features a five-pointed Mother-of-Pearl star inlaid into our Victorian peghead and a 4-pointed star in the fingerboard S-scoop.
Like all OME banjos, the Wizard features amazing craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail. The result is a gorgeous banjo that sounds amazing and is a joy to play.
Weighs 6.1 lbs.
Neck
- Maple neck
- 25.5” scale and 1.34” nut width
- 17 fret ebony fingerboard with S-scoop
- Two-way adjustable truss rod
- Mother-of-pearl shell in peghead & fingerboard scoop
- Victorian peghead with ebony overlay
- Boat-shaped and ebony-capped heel
- Inlaid front and side position markers
- Hand filed and shaped hardened nickel-silver frets and bone string nut
- Capo spikes at 7th and 9th frets
- OME 4:1 planetary tuners with amber acrylic knobs
- Optional hand-stained "Raw Sienna" satin finish
Body
- 12” 2-ply maple tone rim
- Ebonite-capped and simulated tortoise-bound rim
- 26 rim brackets and heavy notched tension hoop
- Renaissance head and Sweetone tailpiece
- Wood rim-rod and Trillium bridge
- Hand-stained "Raw Sienna" satin finish
- Aged brass OME hardware
- Hardwood armrest
- Deluxe hardshell case and limited lifetime warranty
About Avenue Guitars
Founded in 1972, Avenue Guitars is owned and operated by me, Sean Ramsey, in Salida, CO.
My goal is to help you find the perfect instrument while offering a relaxed, no-pressure shopping experience. I know that buying a high-end instrument is a big decision, so don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions!
To learn more, check out the history of Avenue Guitars.
Why Avenue Guitars?
- Avenue Guitars is a one-man operation. When you call, email, or come in for an appointment, you'll always be working with the same person
- Everything ships free
- No sales tax for customers living outside Colorado
- Prior to shipping, each instrument is carefully cleaned and inspected. I always double-check the setup and intonation, and I'm happy to adjust the action to your personal preferences
- Fast, easy, 0% financing at checkout with PayPal Credit
- Since I operate online and by appointment only, my inventory isn't subject to the daily wear and tear of a traditional walk-in shop. In most cases, I'll be the only person who has handled your instrument prior to shipping!
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