OME Banjos Gold Hill Vintage Alpha 5-String Resonator Banjo with Hardshell Case

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From the esteemed builders at OME Banjos comes the Gold Hill Vintage Alpha, a 5-string resonator banjo that blends refined craftsmanship, elegant vintage styling, and serious tonal punch. Handcrafted in Titusville, Florida, this instrument is designed with both traditionalists and progressive pickers in mind. Whether you're a bluegrass aficionado or a modern country or folk player looking for something with character, the Vintage Alpha offers a bold voice, lightweight feel, and beautiful aesthetics.

The foundation of this banjo is its maple neck and resonator, finished in a sleek Striped Black/Grey Stain that gives it a distinctive, shadowy look. The aged brass hardware, including an OME Vintage Tone Ring, lightweight zinc flange, and asymmetric tailpiece, contributes to both tone and visual appeal — offering the dry, punchy projection that clawhammer and three-finger players alike will appreciate. Paired with a Remo Weathering head, this setup delivers a clear and focused tone with plenty of snap and subtle warmth.

The neck is adorned with an ebony fretboard, tortoid binding, and a tasteful combination of mother-of-pearl dot inlays with an abalone star — mirrored by the headstock’s striking abalone inlay. Precision tuning is handled by Rickard Cyclone planetary tuners and a GOTOH 5th string tuner, all aged for an elegant patina and topped with ebony buttons. Avaiable now at Haggerty’s Music, the Gold Hill Vintage Alpha is a stunning, tone-rich banjo ready for any stage or studio.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Gold Hill Vintage Alpha
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Striped Black/Grey Stain
• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Traditional Rounded
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Depth: 0.833" at 1st Fret, 0.882" at 12th Fret
• Scale Length: 26.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots with Abalone Star
• Side Dots: Mother-of-Pearl
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Dual-Action Adjustable
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.28"
• Tuners: Rickard Cyclone Planetary Tuners with Ebony Buttons
• 5th String Tuner: GOTOH Geared, Ebony Button
• Headstock: Traditional OME Style with Abalone Star Inlay
• Heel Cap: Ebony

Pot Assembly

• Tone Ring: OME Vintage Brass Tone Ring
• Head: Remo Weathering
• Tension Hoop: Notched Brass
• Hooks & Nuts: 24 Aged Brass
• Flange: Lightweight Zinc
• Armrest: OME Wood Armrest
• Tailpiece: OME Asymmetric Tailpiece (Aged Brass)
• Bridge: OME Bridge
• Hardware Finish: Aged Brass

Resonator

• Resonator Material: Maple
• Resonator Finish: Striped Black/Grey Satin
• Resonator Binding: Tortoise Shell (Tortoid)
• Resonator Shape: Traditional Rounded

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010
• Accessories: Hex Wrench, Drum Key
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 225-09-001
• Manufacture Date: 2025