![]() ![]() He also had a unique approach to tonal qualities, and was not afraid to develop it in spite of it being clearly "non-Gibson", or maybe BECAUSE it was so. Which was traditional and revolutionary at the same time. Fact is, Chuck took the cosmetics of the great old American-made tenor banjos of the '20s (and '30s) and applied them to his tenor banjos first, then to the 5-string too. But maybe not the way most people would consider "tradition" today. My view of the Ome aesthetic approach? It's "traditional", that's what it is. "Earl if you are going to pick, pick something that has a tune to it". The pots and pans display was just crazy. I was at that festival and was also surprised by how few instrument vendors were there. I wonder if this declining number of vendors is reflected at other festival events. but there was also a "Pampered Chef" display and demonstration, and one of Avon Cosmetic products, some jewelry, and an artist with music event reproductions. ![]() There was Ome, two fiddle makers, a guitar maker and a mando maker. I don't know if it is a sign of the times, or what, but there were only a third of vendors displaying instruments this year compared to last year, and last year was down about third form the year before that. A steady stream of players trying them out. Chuck Ogsbury was there with a half-dozen of lovely mid-range instruments both open back and BG. I just got back from the Mid Winter Festival in Denver. Ome obviously sells their banjos or they wouldn't make em, and if I had more money I would definately own another. Not like buying a boat and watching it rot in the driveway for ten years. If that Millenium brings joy that is all you can ask for. What it comes down to is if you enjoy what you have. You can take all the fancy stuff and stick it in the can. Or all the fancy cars that people drive that won't get you down the road any faster. granderman is right when you think about all the senseless junk people have they just stare at. Fancy carving, coloring, and heal carving. Really its no different than artful banjos Gibson did in the Florentine and so forth. I would like to be able to make to one of their booths - just to try and play a couple of different models since most of what I have done is look at them online. I was starstruck over them for a while I can tell you. There are people out there that won't have anything but an Ome. The neck is nearly wafer thin all the way to the heel and plays very easy because of that feature. Mine is fairily vanilla except for the gold plating, but inside is what gets it done. Īs for the details, inlay.they make some pieces of art for sure, but do not let that stop you from trying one. It is bright sound, like a Stelling on steroids, but a beautiful tone. I have played many Omes since then and many other high end instruments.I am not the only one who has heard my Ome and been very impressed. I kept thinking someone was playing a trick on me. The Ome was clearly the best playing, best sounding banjo in the place. I played it and compared it to everything else in the store. I was actaully thinking of buying a Stelling when I found an Ome on the wall of a local store. I have been playing for maybe 30 years and have played many types of banjos. I bought it because it has the most amazing sound I have ever heard. It is the one in the picture I am holding. I have played an Ome gold Juggernaut for about 6 years. You won't hear them tooting their own horn or engaging in horse-trading b.s. It's the sound and craftsmanship that hooked me. I like a simpler design, but they have those too. Now when it comes to their high-end models, I'm not a big fan. I seem to have horrible luck when it comes to buying banjos but from them, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. ![]() Their word is rock-solid, like their banjos. That may sound a bit over the top but there's no other way to describe it. I won't go into the details but I have dealt with them for a banjo that needed warranty work and the singular commitment they showed me as a customer was astonishing. #Ome jubilo tenor fullThe tone I have heard is full and rich with a depth that I've not heard elsewhere, especially in the higher registers.Īside from their striking beauty and otherwordly tone, Ome is a company that sets the standard in customer service, as far as I'm concerned. ![]()
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