The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #14540   Message #126337
Posted By: Arnie Naiman
21-Oct-99 - 10:16 AM
Thread Name: In search of a Six String Banjo
Subject: RE: In search of a Six String Banjo
Liam OME has a web site at www.omebanjos.com I am not sure if they list any 6 string ones on there. The site is not often updated. I think they are just starting to introduce a six string model. I can tell you that they are a small company that make many styles of banjos, and it seems that all their banjos are of professional high quality, hand crafted. Their catalogue is impressive. Liam - open back banjos resonate differently depending on the style of tone ring in the pot. Likely if it has a simple rolled tone ring, wooden tone ring, or no tone ring, the notes will not sustain for very long. (These types of banjos are popular for Round Peak style clawhammer players these days.) This Silverspun tone ring that Ome makes has good tone and sustain. I would definitely give Tanya a call for info- These folks are very approachable and friendly. OME is currently in the process of custom making me a 5 string open back, which I will hopefully be using in regular performances and on the next recording I am doing with Chris Coole.