OME Banjos Jubilee 5-String Open Back Banjo with Hardshell Case

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This brand new 6.6 lb OME will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.

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Crafted with care in Titusville, Florida, the OME Jubilee is a professional-grade open-back banjo built with the needs of discerning clawhammer players in mind. Every element of this instrument — from the meticulously carved scoop to its proprietary tone rim — has been developed with musicality, playability, and sonic richness at the forefront.

The Jubilee’s 12-inch maple rim is designed using OME’s innovative “Tone Rim” construction, delivering deep low-end response and sparkling clarity with impressive volume. This is enhanced by a warm and responsive Remo Renaissance head and a Sweetone tailpiece for tonal balance across the strings. With its dual adjustable coordinator rods (or rim-stick configuration), players can dial in the exact feel and response they desire.

Visually, the Jubilee exudes vintage elegance, with a hand-inlaid moon & stars motif on its signature double-cut headstock, tasteful aged brass hardware, and tortoise shell binding. The S-curve scoop on the ebony fingerboard provides effortless thumb-lead technique while maintaining comfortable upper register access. Premium Rickard Cyclone 10:1 planetary tuners ensure rock-solid tuning precision, while thoughtful details like a capped ebony heel and white side dots make this instrument as practical as it is beautiful.

Whether you’re a seasoned old-time performer or simply seeking one of the finest American-made open-backs available, the OME Jubilee stands ready to deliver timeless tone and lifelong inspiration. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Model: Jubilee Open Back
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Natural Maple (Satin Finish)
• Head Size: 12"
• Tone Ring: OME Proprietary Tone Rim
• Tailpiece: OME Sweetone
• Head Type: Remo Renaissance
• Case: Hardshell Case Included

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Rounded
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Jubilee Moon & Stars Inlay (Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone)
• Scoop: Sculpted S-Curve Clawhammer Scoop
• Side Dots: White
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 5/16"
• Neck Depth: 0.828" at 1st Fret, 0.863" at 12th Fret
• Heel Cap: Ebony
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Adjustable
• Scale Length: 26.188"
• Frets: 17
• Fret Material: Hardened Nickel

Headstock / Tuners

• Headstock Shape: OME Jubilee Double-Cut
• Headstock Material: Ebony
• Headstock Inlay: Celestial Moon & Stars
• Tuners: Rickard Cyclone 10:1 Planetary Tuners with Tortoid Buttons
• 5th Tuner: GOTOH with Tortoid Button

Pot Assembly

• Rim Material: 2-Ply Maple
• Rim Diameter: 12"
• Tension Hoop: 26-Bracket Notched Brass
• Tone Rim: Proprietary OME Tone Rim Design
• Coordinator Rods: Dual Adjustable
• Armrest: Walnut
• Hardware Finish: Aged Brass
• Binding: Tortoise Shell
• Bridge: OME Maple
• Tailpiece: OME Sweetone

Miscellaneous

• String Gauges: .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010
• Accessories: Hex Wrench, Drum Key
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 225-114
• Manufacture Date: 2025