OME Tupelo Banjo

The 12" Tupelo Banjo combines elegant craftsmanship with customizable features, giving players a warm, resonant tone and the freedom to tailor their instrument to their style. With a 12" rim and Renaissance or Fiberskyn head, it produces a full, traditional voice ideal for clawhammer, folk, and old-time playing.

The neck is available in your choice of Cherry or Mahogany, paired with an ebony fingerboard featuring 17 hardened nickel frets and brass dot inlays. Its paddle-shaped headstock with Rickard Cyclone tuners and tortoïd buttons ensures tuning stability and a classic vintage look.

For the rim, select between Cherry, Maple, or Walnut, each offering its own tonal character and aesthetic appeal. The ebony-capped heel, brass dot side markers, wooden armrest, tortoise shell binding, and ebonite rim cap add refined details and long-lasting durability.

Players can also choose the hardware finish: Aged Brass for a timeless antique style, or Nickel for a sleek, polished look. The banjo is completed with a 5/8" OME bridge, Sweetone tailpiece, and rim stick coordinator rod, all supported by 24 brackets for excellent head stability and projection.

Weighing just 5.7 lbs with a 25.5" scale length, the Tupelo is lightweight and comfortable to play. It comes strung with .010–.024w gauges in standard GDGBD tuning and includes a protective case.

Key Highlights & Options

• Neck: Cherry or Mahogany

• Rim: Cherry, Maple, or Walnut

• Head: Renaissance or Fiberskyn

• Hardware Finish: Aged Brass or Nickel

• Warm, resonant tone with 12" rim + customizable head and rim

• Rickard Cyclone tuners with tortoïd buttons

• Ebony fingerboard with brass dot inlays

• Lightweight 5.7 lbs with included case

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