OME Banjos

OME Banjos Family-owned and operated company specializing in building exceptional banjos! Made in the U.S.A.
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Ome Banjos offers a wide selection of hand-crafted Old-Time, Bluegrass and Jazz banjos. In 1960 Charles Ogsbury started building banjos in his parents' garage in Boulder, Colorado. He had moved from Louisville, Kentucky, to study civil engineering but loved to restore vintage musical instruments, especially banjos, even more. After he graduated from Engineering school, he founded Ode Banjos and ma

de 100 5-string long-neck banjos with cast aluminum rims. These sold readily and Charles quickly built more, expanding the line to include Bluegrass, Guitar and Jazz banjos. By 1966 Charles and his company had made more that 2,200 banjos. He then sold Ode to Baldwin Pianos which continued making his banjos until 1980-81. After a 5-year non-compete period with Baldwin ended in 1971, Charles Ogsbury started a second company, Ome Banjos. Today, Charles and his two builders, Rich Sharples, and Gustavo Silva, along with his daughter, Tanya, continue to offer the widest selection of beautifully crafted limited-production banjos. In 2023 Chuck decided it was time to sell his passion project OME Banjos. In April of 2023, Wayne Rogers founder of Gold Tone Music Group reached out to Chuck Ogsbury, a long time friend within the banjo community. By September 2023, Gold Tone Music Group had become the new owners of OME Banjos. Part of the agreement of Gold Tone Music Group and OME Banjos was to "Continue the Legacy". Chuck Ogsbury was keen on handing off OME to the right person and Gold Tone Music Group has an obligation to do so. OME Banjos will resume production beginning with eight top selling-models in 2024.

Here's a little peak behind the curtain at our workshop in Titusville, Florida, USA where we make every OME banjo. We pu...
06/18/2026

Here's a little peak behind the curtain at our workshop in Titusville, Florida, USA where we make every OME banjo. We put a lot of time into every part that goes into our banjos from tailpieces for models like the Tupelo, to custom jobs like the green resonator banjo we're still putting together, to tension hoops and more.

The craftsmen working on these instruments are just as excited to get one of our banjos into your hands as you are, so go check out our store to find the right banjo for you - https://tinyurl.com/36ntrne8

The Tupelo is one of our most popular models, and this is a lovely example of these OME open-back banjos. This Tupelo fe...
06/17/2026

The Tupelo is one of our most popular models, and this is a lovely example of these OME open-back banjos. This Tupelo features a mahogany neck, 12" cherry rim, rolled brass tone ring, and a sweet tone tailpiece in aged brass.

We are happy to customize and build your Tupelo to order, right here in Titusville, Florida, USA. Options include the wood used for the neck and rim to the rim size and hardware finish, and more. We can even add a pickup and capo spikes, if you are interested.

Customize and shop the Tupelo at https://tinyurl.com/2rerx87h

This custom OME Ikon features Waverly tuners, a JLS tone ring, and beautiful art deco inlays. The Ikon is built by hand ...
06/13/2026

This custom OME Ikon features Waverly tuners, a JLS tone ring, and beautiful art deco inlays. The Ikon is built by hand in our Titusville, Florida, USA workshop, and features maple wood throughout its construction.

This resonator banjo has a beautiful, clear sound and looks ready for the stage. Learn more about our resonator banjos at https://tinyurl.com/4t5c3ejw

06/11/2026

Check out the OME Tupelo open-back banjo played here by Anthony Howell Music . The Tupelo can be extensively customized and every Tupelo provides pickers a rich, resonant tone. Options include a cherry or mahogany neck, a cherry, maple or walnut 11" or 12" rim, capo spikes, and more.

The Tupelo features a paddle-shaped headstock with Rickard Cyclone tuners and a 1 11/32" nut width that make it easy to play with confidence.

Shop the OME Tupelo and all our other US-made banjos at https://tinyurl.com/2sm83fa2

The OME Primrose is a masterfully handcrafted professional banjo with a stunning curly maple neck and a matching 3-ply m...
06/09/2026

The OME Primrose is a masterfully handcrafted professional banjo with a stunning curly maple neck and a matching 3-ply maple rim. This instrument is beautiful in every setting and it delivers a rich, resonant voice to every note.

The Primrose features aged brass hardware, including its heavy-duty notched tension hoop and OME Harp tailpiece. A custom-fitted armrest made of premium curly maple enhances player comfort and perfectly matches the rest of the instruments elegant wood grain.

Check out this and all our made in USA banjos at https://tinyurl.com/mw2ajpp8

Power, projection, and the unmistakable sound of a true bluegrass machine: Meet the new OME Vintage Sweetgrass Resonator...
06/03/2026

Power, projection, and the unmistakable sound of a true bluegrass machine: Meet the new OME Vintage Sweetgrass Resonator Banjo. 🪕✨

Designed for the dedicated bluegrass player, the Sweetgrass combines the bright, focused character of 3-ply curly maple with the harmonic depth of our OME Vintage tone ring. This isn’t just an instrument; it’s a professional-grade tool built to cut through the mix and reward the player with a voice that only gets better the more it’s played.

Handcrafted in Titusville, Florida, and finished with stunning abalone vine inlays, hand-selected curly maple, and precision K&H planetary tuners. It’s set up, tuned, and ready for the stage.

Experience the OME difference.

🔗 Shop the Vintage Sweetgrass: https://cutt.ly/lt0WgKCA

05/27/2026

Nothing better than hearing an OME Banjo out in the wild 🪕

G. Rockwell and Jacob’s Ladder put together a fantastic performance, with rich banjo tone cutting through the mix just the way it should.

Thanks for letting OME be a small part of the music!

🔧 The new OME Parts Page is now live.Shop official OME armrests, bracket hooks, tailpieces, and the OME Head Tension Wre...
05/20/2026

🔧 The new OME Parts Page is now live.

Shop official OME armrests, bracket hooks, tailpieces, and the OME Head Tension Wrench, all built with the same craftsmanship and attention to detail found on OME banjos. 🎶

Browse the collection here: https://cutt.ly/KtB32CxE

Vintage woods and hardware from Chuck Ogsbury’s personal collection meet world-class craftsmanship in the Golden Sweetgr...
05/15/2026

Vintage woods and hardware from Chuck Ogsbury’s personal collection meet world-class craftsmanship in the Golden Sweetgrass. ✨🪕

From the hand-cut Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlays to the engraved gold-plated hardware, every detail was built to stand out. Paired with a JLS tone ring, AAAA maple construction, and satin lacquer finish, the Golden Sweetgrass delivers the power, clarity, and responsiveness demanded from a professional resonator banjo.

Shop this one-of-a-kind banjo: https://cutt.ly/LtVDOAIv

Address

3656 S Hopkins Avenue
Titusville, FL
32780

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(303) 449-0041

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