{"product_id":"ome-tupelo-12-openback-banjo-maple","title":"OME Tupelo 12\" Openback Banjo, Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 12\" Tupelo banjo boasts a rich, resonant tone, perfect for traditional music styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant paddle-shaped headstock showcases tortoid buttons atop Rickard Cyclone tuners, complementing the vintage aesthetic. A comfortable 1 11\/32\" nut width makes playing a breeze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck features a Rosewood fingerboard with 17 hardened nickel frets and brass dot inlays, all finished with a smooth tung oil. Brass dot side markers and an ebony capped heel add to the refined look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA custom 5\/8\" OME bridge and rim stick coordinator rod ensure optimal stability and tone. Aged brass hardware, including the tension hoop and Sweetone tailpiece, contribute to the banjo's classic appeal. The wooden armrest, tortoise shell binding, and ebonite rim cap provide both comfort and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a 25.5\" scale length and weighing approximately 5.7 lbs, this banjo is comfortable to play and easy to transport. It comes strung with .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010 gauge strings in standard GDGBD tuning and includes a case for protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos show our specific Tupelo in stock, with the following specs. Hard case included; free shipping within the continental US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Curly Maple Rim\u003cbr\u003e- Cherry neck\u003cbr\u003e- Cherry armrest\u003cbr\u003e- Spikes on frets 7, 9, 10\u003cbr\u003e- Rickard Cyclone tuners\u003cbr\u003e- Tone Rim\u003cbr\u003e- Renaissance head\u003cbr\u003e- Walnut\/cocobolo bridge\u003cbr\u003e- Sweet Tone tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e- Dual coordinator rods\u003cbr\u003e- 14 brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sPGwG_nM86k?si=QvuVwfHobpJkOKPr\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41855048384570,"sku":"TUPELO122","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8813\/files\/IMG_3804_a9777872-5bad-4cef-a3cf-1aff6bc071bc.jpg?v=1793049746","url":"https:\/\/hmtrad.com\/products\/ome-tupelo-12-openback-banjo-maple","provider":"House of Musical Traditions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}