The Ome Otis Taylor openback model is sister to the popular Juniper 12" old time by Ome banjo company. Like the Juniper, the Otis features a three-ply maple rim with rolled brass tone ring, double coordinator rods, 26 brackets, and nickel hardware. The mahogany neck measures 1-1/4" at the nut and features a 26-1/4" scale and ebony fingerboard with oro diamond inlays. The instrument is finished off with a Sweetone tailpiece, Renaissance head, and wooden armrest.
With its 12" head diameter, brass tone ring, and double-rod construction, the Otis Taylor model is an openback banjo that offers a strong, clear fundamental that's not overpowered by overtones. It's a clean and warm sounding instrument and an amazingly versatile one.
With deluxe hardshell case
OMEÂ OTIS FEATURES INCLUDE:
NECK
ď‚·Â Mahogany Neck
 26.25” scale & 1.28” nut width
ď‚·Â 17 Fret ebony fingerboard with S-scoop
ď‚·Â Two-way adjustable truss rod
ď‚·Â Mother Of Pearl & Abalone shell inlays
ď‚·Â Victorian peghead with ebony overlay
ď‚·Â Boat shaped ebony capped heel
ď‚·Â Inlayed front and side position markers
ď‚·Â Hardened nickel-silver frets and bone string nut
ď‚·Â Capo spikes at 7th, 9th, and 10th frets
ď‚·Â OME Planetary tuners with amber knobs
ď‚·Â Tung-oil varnish finish
BODY
 12” 2-ply maple rim with Rolled Brass tone ring
ď‚·Â Ebonite capped and simulated tortoise bound rim
 24/12” rim brackets & Sweetone tailpiece
ď‚·Â Heavy Notched Tension Hoop & Renaissance Head
ď‚·Â Two Adjustable Brass Rim Rods &Â Sosbee Bridge
ď‚·Â Aged Brass hardware & satin lacquer finish
ď‚·Â Deluxe hard-shell, plush-lined case
 Wooden armrest