I purchased this openback 5 string banjo, at Apple Music, Portland OR about 5 years ago. Great sounding banjo, laminated neck is slim, straight, with the Baldwin headstock (no name), it has the wooden rim, an open back ODE/BALDWIN with the ODE heavy tone ring. Armrest and tail piece have the MUSE logo. All hardware is ODE, with exception of the aftermarket tuners. I was told that a person whom worked for Chuck (OME) built from parts he purchased from ODE/Baldwin. He did a good job, he knew what he was doing (acording to Chuck).
The banjo has a couple of small knicks around the fifth peg. Small ones.
I have been playing it regularly, both blue and claw styles, it has a wonderful sound, loud and clear and high quality sound. Tom Chapin, Marci Marxer and Cathy Fink have autographed it.
Mi wife and I are trying to pay our bills and I need to make sacrifices. Including selling the banjo.
If you are interested, let me know, ODE/Baldwin quality, a bargain at $700
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