{"product_id":"ome-banjos-gold-hill-vintage-alpha-5-string-resonator-banjo-with-hardshell-case","title":"OME Banjos Gold Hill Vintage Alpha 5-String Resonator Banjo with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BANJO BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new 10.6 lb OME will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom the esteemed builders at OME Banjos comes the Gold Hill Vintage Alpha, a 5-string resonator banjo that blends refined craftsmanship, elegant vintage styling, and serious tonal punch. Handcrafted in Titusville, Florida, this instrument is designed with both traditionalists and progressive pickers in mind. Whether you're a bluegrass aficionado or a modern country or folk player looking for something with character, the Vintage Alpha offers a bold voice, lightweight feel, and beautiful aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe foundation of this banjo is its maple neck and resonator, finished in a sleek Striped Black\/Grey Stain that gives it a distinctive, shadowy look. The aged brass hardware, including an OME Vintage Tone Ring, lightweight zinc flange, and asymmetric tailpiece, contributes to both tone and visual appeal — offering the dry, punchy projection that clawhammer and three-finger players alike will appreciate. Paired with a Remo Weathering head, this setup delivers a clear and focused tone with plenty of snap and subtle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe neck is adorned with an ebony fretboard, tortoid binding, and a tasteful combination of mother-of-pearl dot inlays with an abalone star — mirrored by the headstock’s striking abalone inlay. Precision tuning is handled by Rickard Cyclone planetary tuners and a GOTOH 5th string tuner, all aged for an elegant patina and topped with ebony buttons. 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