{"product_id":"ome-alpha-5-string-banjo-14-brackets","title":"Ome Alpha 5-String Banjo 14-Brackets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOme Alpha 12\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a great value offered by Ome Banjos that gives you a hand-crafted, artisan openback banjo from one of America's most revered lutheries. Designed to deliver authentic Ome tone, flawless playability, and great build quality at an accessible price point, the Alpha strips away non-essential cosmetics to put 100% of its focus into pure old-time tone and ease of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are viewing the exact, hand-crafted instrument you will receive upon purchase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e14 Brackets vs. 26 Brackets: What’s the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ome Alpha models offer two different versions based on the number of brackets. Most traditional openback and bluegrass banjos feature 24 to 26 rim brackets. The Ome Alpha deliberately stream-lines its construction down to 14 brackets—a time-tested design choice with distinct acoustic and ergonomic benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14-Bracket Advantage (Airy Warmth \u0026amp; Light Weight):\u003c\/b\u003e Fewer rim brackets mean less mass and metal hardware clamping down on the pot. This allows the 12\" maple rim to vibrate much more freely, providing an organic, woody, and open vintage tone with natural bass resonance. It also keeps the banjo remarkably lightweight at just \u003cb\u003e5.7 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e, making it effortlessly comfortable on your shoulder during long jams. Also found on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/products\/custom-birds-eye-maple-ome-tupelo-5-string-banjo\" title=\"Custom Ome Tupelo Banjo Studio Birds Eye Maple\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOme Tupelo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26-Bracket Comparison (High Volume \u0026amp; Bright Snap):\u003c\/b\u003e High-bracket count banjos (24–26) allow for extremely high, rock-hard head tension, delivering brilliant high-end snap, fast attack, and maximum volume. Careful head tension can also allow for a warmer tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Banjo Studio Loves This Banjo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been longing for a USA-made Ome openback banjo but want a lightweight, low-maintenance instrument that stays within budget, the Alpha 14-Bracket is your answer. The 14-brackets will give you that warm, plunky sound. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ome Banjos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50203917975800,"sku":"OM-5B-AL-12-MP-107","price":1186.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/ome-alpha-5-string-banjo-14-brackets-ome-banjos-5-string-banjos-om-5b-al-12-mp-107-1255500429.jpg?v=1787388371","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/ome-alpha-5-string-banjo-14-brackets","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}