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  • The Ode Magician 12" openback offers deep and warm old-time tone with simple styling and great playability.  An offshoot of  Ome, Ode banjos are designed by Ome founder Chuck Ogsbury with an eye to both quality & economy.  They are built in a separate Colorado workshop.   
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Ode Magician - 12" Rim  (ODEMAG-12)

Neck:

  • Select North American Cherry Neck
  • Genuine Ebony Fingerboard, Peghead Overlay, & Heel-cap
  • 25.5” Scale, 1.34” (1-11/32") Nut Width
  • 17 EVO Gold Frets
  • Straight Frailing Scoop & Bone String Nut
  • Inlaid Front & Side Position Markers
  • Adjustable Neck Rod & Cherry Rim Rod
  • Planetary Geared Tuners with Amber Knobs
  • Ode logo on back of peghead, "Indian Head" Nickel on the front
  • Hand-rubbed Finish

Pot:

  • 12” Multi-ply Curly Maple Tone-rim (approx. 5/16" thick)
  • Simulated Tortoise Rim Binding
  • Heavy Notched Brass Tension Hoop with 26 Brackets.
  • Cherry Rim-rod & Renaissance Head
  • Chenille wrapped Strings & Trillium Bridge
  • Aged Brass & Nickel Hardware, No-knot Tailpiece
  • Wood Armrest Included

    Included:

  • Well-padded gigbag, by Access
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Ode Magician 12" Openback Banjo & Gigbag

Expert Setup
Intl. Fees
Limited Warranty Included

SKU: ODEMAG-12

Regular price
$1,795 USD
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$1,795 USD
The Ode Magician 12" openback offers deep and warm old-time tone with simple styling and great playability.  An offshoot of  Ome, Ode banjos are designed by Ome founder Chuck Ogsbury with an eye to both quality & economy.  They are built in a separate Colorado workshop.   
More Details

More Details

Ode Magician - 12" Rim  (ODEMAG-12)

Neck:

  • Select North American Cherry Neck
  • Genuine Ebony Fingerboard, Peghead Overlay, & Heel-cap
  • 25.5” Scale, 1.34” (1-11/32") Nut Width
  • 17 EVO Gold Frets
  • Straight Frailing Scoop & Bone String Nut
  • Inlaid Front & Side Position Markers
  • Adjustable Neck Rod & Cherry Rim Rod
  • Planetary Geared Tuners with Amber Knobs
  • Ode logo on back of peghead, "Indian Head" Nickel on the front
  • Hand-rubbed Finish

Pot:

  • 12” Multi-ply Curly Maple Tone-rim (approx. 5/16" thick)
  • Simulated Tortoise Rim Binding
  • Heavy Notched Brass Tension Hoop with 26 Brackets.
  • Cherry Rim-rod & Renaissance Head
  • Chenille wrapped Strings & Trillium Bridge
  • Aged Brass & Nickel Hardware, No-knot Tailpiece
  • Wood Armrest Included

    Included:

  • Well-padded gigbag, by Access
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty