For sale is this lovely 12" Sweetgrass, from the Ome Professional series. The Silverspun tonering provides plenty of power and clucky snap while the 12" pot and mahogany neck add depth and warmth. It is a fantastic combination and as always with Ome, the attention to detail in wood selection and fit-and-finish is extraordinary. It has been very lightly played and remains in mint condition.
The banjo is setup with a birch Purcell "old stairs" bridge. The OME Harp tailpiece and nickel arm rest are original to this banjo. Also included is a Superior hardshell case. I have to be honest and say that I don't like the way that these case fit because the headstock tip contacts the top of the case, but these are what OME uses. Its fine for closet storage and will be secure for shipping, but I recommend that you budget an additional $200 for a TKL or Canadian case if you plan to take this banjo out of the house much. I will also include a very nice Boulder Alpine Series gig bag for you to use which is well padded yet light and easy to carry to festivals, etc. Also included are 2 sets of OME medium strings. Finally, I will also include an OME Sweetone tailpiece if you want to experiment with it, but note that the pivot points on the Sweetone are differently spaced then on the Harp and that this banjo was factory set for the Harp. I think it can be easily adapted by a pro luthier, I never bothered with it.
Total Package:
2009 OME 12" Sweetgrass Open Back Banjo ($3650)
Superior hardshell Case ($150)
Boulder Alpine Series Gig Bag ($65)
Sweetone Tailpiece ($45)
2 sets of OME medium strings ($18)
ASKING PRICE: $2100 which includes shipping to anywhere within Canada and CONUS.
The banjo ships from Fredericton, NB, Canada. I have considerable experience shipping to the USA so please don't let this deter you from buying this superb banjo. Contact me to discuss.
Thanks
Gord
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