{"product_id":"starr-limited-edition-13-maple-5-string-openback-banjo-149","title":"Starr Limited Edition 13\" Maple 5-String Openback Banjo #149","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarr Banjos represents exceptional value in handcrafted North American instrument craftsmanship. Constructed by luthier Chuck Ogsbury in Gold Hill, Colorado, this 13\" 5-string openback features premium specifications typically reserved for higher-priced models—curly maple rim and neck combined with abalone inlays. The hand-carved neck is individually shaped by Ogsbury for each instrument, ensuring consistent quality and playability. This banjo delivers the tonal characteristics and aesthetic refinement expected from a professionally made instrument, offering serious players access to superior craftsmanship at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are viewing the actual banjo that you will be purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know, Chuck has been building banjos since the early 60's and is known for his other popular banjo companies, Ode and Ome Banjos. Since selling Ome, he has been keeping himself busy creating these new banjos. If you purchase a Starr Banjo, you are getting a banjo made with the experience and dedication of a great builder of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our visit, we asked Chuck to go over the banjos that we picked out, and you can watch his video down below. If you want to compare all three sizes of the 11\", 12\" and 13\" heads, scroll farther down and see a demo to hear the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hn2OJ23sug?si=L9XN9NKZcBI0j4QC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e Clawhammer and old-time players who want the deep, warm voice of a 13\" pot, with a side frailing scoop, a hand-carved curly maple neck and abalone inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Starr Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67908065460472,"sku":"ST-5B-LE-13-MP-149","price":2736.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/starr-limited-edition-13-maple-5-string-openback-banjo-149-starr-banjos-5-string-openback-banjo-st-5b-le-13-mp-149-1265326027.jpg?v=1793391967","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/starr-limited-edition-13-maple-5-string-openback-banjo-149","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}