Ome Jubilee 12" 5-String Open Back Banjo

The Ome Jubilee 12" open-back banjo blends traditional craftsmanship, expressive clawhammer playability, and elegant design details throughout. Its signature Jubilee headstock showcases a hand-inlaid celestial moon-and-stars motif, instantly recognizable as Ome’s hallmark of artistry. Paired with premium Rickard Cyclone 10:1 tuners, the Jubilee offers smooth, precise tuning stability for both stage and studio.

A sculpted S-curve clawhammer scoop provides effortless access high on the ebony fingerboard, complemented by tasteful aged planetary inlays for a timeless vintage aesthetic. At the core of the instrument is Ome’s proprietary 12" tone rim, engineered to deliver exceptional warmth, tonal depth, and presence—particularly in the upper registers where clarity and responsiveness matter most.

The 2-ply maple rim, aged brass hardware, tortoise-shell binding, and ebonite rim cap offer stunning durability and visual charm. Combined with the Remo Renaissance head and Sweetone tailpiece, the Jubilee produces a warm, mellow, yet articulate clawhammer voice. With its walnut armrest, Maple OME bridge, and included case, the Jubilee is an outstanding open-back banjo for the discerning old-time player.

Highlights

Neck

• Maple neck with Jubilee inlay pattern

• Jubilee double-cut headstock with moon & stars inlay

• Rickard Cyclone 10:1 tuners with tortoid buttons

• Ebony fingerboard with dot position markers

• S-curve clawhammer scoop with vintage-style artistry

• Dual-action two-way truss rod

• 17 hardened nickel frets

• Ebony-capped heel

• Nut width: 1 5/16"

• Scale length: 26.188"

Body / Rim

• Proprietary 12" tone rim for warmth + clarity

• Maple 2-ply rim with ebonite rim cap

• 26 aged brass brackets with 26-notched brass tension hoop

• Walnut armrest

• Tortoise-shell binding

• Dual adjustable coordinator rods or rim-stick

• Maple OME bridge

Head / Hardware

• Remo Renaissance head for mellow, responsive tone

• Sweetone tailpiece

• Tone Rim tone system (proprietary Ome design)

Additional Specs

• Weight: 5.70 lbs

• Tuning: G–D–G–B–D

• Strings: .010, .012, .015, .024w, .010

• Case included