OME Banjos Juniper 5-String Open Back Banjo with Hardshell Case

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The OME Juniper is a premium American-made open back banjo designed specifically for clawhammer players who seek refined tone, smooth playability, and exquisite aesthetic detail. Built in Titusville, Florida, the Juniper is part of OME’s boutique lineup and showcases the company’s commitment to craftsmanship, tonewood selection, and performance-oriented design. With a warm, articulate voice and beautifully understated visual appointments, this is a serious instrument for the discerning traditional player.

A solid walnut neck and matching 12-inch walnut rim form the tonal foundation of the Juniper, while the rolled brass tone ring and Remo Renaissance head provide a balanced voice with warm lows, clear highs, and a sweet, mellow midrange response. The sculpted S-curve scoop, ebony fingerboard, and elegant Jasmine inlay offer both form and function, making this banjo a pleasure to play and behold. Rickard Cyclone tuners provide smooth, precise tuning with vintage-inspired tortoid buttons to match the instrument’s classic aesthetic.

Whether you're playing old-time, folk, or contemporary clawhammer styles, the OME Juniper delivers the responsiveness, resonance, and refined tone needed for expressive playing in any setting. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, a hardshell case is included for convenient transport and reliable protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Juniper
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Natural Walnut (Satin Finish)
• Head Size: 12"
• Tone Ring: Rolled Brass
• Tailpiece: OME Sweetone
• Head Type: Remo Renaissance
• Case: Hardshell Case Included

Neck

• Neck Material: Walnut
• Neck Shape: Rounded
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Nut Material: Bone
• Neck Depth: 0.816" at 1st Fret, 0.864" at 12th Fret
• Nut Width: 1 5/16"
• Scale Length: 26.188"
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Two Way Adjustable
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: OME Jasmine Pattern (Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone)
• Side Dots: White Dot
• Number of Frets: 17
• Fret Material: Hardened Nickel
• Scoop: Sculpted S-Curve Clawhammer Scoop
• Heel Cap: Ebony

Headstock / Tuners

• Headstock Shape: Victorian
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Inlay: Jasmine Inlay with OME Logo
• Tuners: Rickard Cyclone 10:1 Planetary Tuners with Tortoid Buttons
• 5th String Tuner: Gotoh with Tortoid Button

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 2-Ply Walnut with Ebonite Rim Cap
• Rim Diameter: 12"
• Tension Hoop: 14 Notched Brass
• Tone Ring: Rolled Brass
• Brackets: 26
• Coordinator Rods: Rim-Stick
• Armrest: Walnut
• Hardware Finish: Aged Brass
• Binding: Tortoise-Shell
• Bridge: OME Walnut
• Tailpiece: OME Sweetone

Miscellaneous

• String Gauges: .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010
• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 225-111
• Manufacture Date: 2025