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.

09/08/2026

The Grand Artist Spring Plectrum banjo is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind plectrum jazz banjo designed and built in Boulder, Colorado by Chuck Ogsbury and the OME Banjos team before Gold Tone Music Group acquired the company in 2023.

This genuine Gold Hill custom model has since been given a detailed refurbishment and refit by our luthier team in Titusville, Florida and is now ready to find a new home.

This plectrum banjo features a beautiful "spring" inlay design featuring hummingbirds, butterflies, and florals along the fretboard, neck, and headstock.

A clear high-collar Remo head gives an unparalleled look at the banjo pot's interior and makes sure this plectrum grabs people's attention.

Learn more about the Grand Artist Spring Plectrum at https://tinyurl.com/587xrd4f

09/04/2026

GM Justin Grizzle sits down with luthier and designer Chris Pariso to talk about the new Alpha banjo. This banjo is a classically-styled open back for clawhammer and old-time playing with its mahogany neck, maple rim, and walnut bridge.

Chris and Justin talk over the banjo's features, design decisions, and our efforts to make sure the Alpha was an affordable, American-made instrument.

We're incredibly proud to bring the Alpha name back into the OME Banjos lineup, and we're sure you'll like this new banjo.

The Alpha is available now and you can order your very own at https://tinyurl.com/awk5e76r

09/01/2026

The new OME Alpha is available now! This is a beautiful made-in-America open back banjo, and we're looking forward to getting it into your hands.

A deeper dive into the Alpha with designer and luthier Chris Pariso and GM Justin Grizzle is coming soon!

Order your Alpha at https://tinyurl.com/awk5e76r

Have you had a chance to try out a NEW OME Banjo? 🪕If you’re heading to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival this Labor Day w...
08/29/2026

Have you had a chance to try out a NEW OME Banjo? 🪕

If you’re heading to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival this Labor Day weekend, stop by the Gold Tone booth and get your hands on an OME!

Come play one, check out the craftsmanship, and hang out with us at the festival. We’d love to see you there!

đź“Ť Tryon International Equestrian Center | Mill Spring, NC
📅 September 4–6, 2026

Honoring the Legacy & Heading to Earl Scruggs Fest! 🪕

Backstage in the late 1950s: Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys switching up instruments for a fun and unique photo 📸

We’re keeping that spirit alive! Gold Tone is heading to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival this Labor Day weekend, and we’re bringing a full spread of instruments with us.

Stop by our booth to hang out, try out gear, and catch exclusive festival perks:

đź“Ť Location: Tryon International Equestrian Center | Mill Spring, NC

đź“… When: Labor Day Weekend - Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.

08/25/2026
The OME Golden Sweetgrass and Odyssey are two of our latest Gold Hill custom models. Both of these gorgeous bluegrass ba...
08/25/2026

The OME Golden Sweetgrass and Odyssey are two of our latest Gold Hill custom models. Both of these gorgeous bluegrass banjos are made by hand in Titusville, Florida, USA using woods and hardware from OME Banjos founder Chuck Ogsbury's private stock.

Learn more about our Gold Hill models and order your banjo at https://www.omebanjos.com/gold-hill-models

08/18/2026

Hear the talented Willow Cartier-Berrean playing our new Alpha banjo. This lovely open back banjo is made by OME luthiers in Titusville, Florida, USA and features a mahogany neck and a 14-bracket, 12" maple tone rim. This tone rim design allows the Alpha to forgo a traditional metal tone ring in favor of this lighter design without losing that classic banjo twang.

Learn more about the Alpha at https://tinyurl.com/2mm8xn6s

08/14/2026

🪕 How Wayne Rogers Saved the ODE Banjo Name!

Wayne Rogers, owner of Gold Tone and Ome Banjos, shares a incredible story live from the porch at Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp.

When a foreign company tried to sn**ch up the classic ODE Banjo trademark, Wayne stepped in, alerted founder Chuck Ogsbury, and helped reunite Chuck with the legendary ODE name!

🚨 SPECIAL 24-HOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
The Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Silent Online Auction is LIVE NOW and open to the public! There are incredible banjo items up for grabs, but there are ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT to bid!

đź”— Place your bids before time runs out: https://app.bidbeacon.com/ #/auction/REWRGS/browse?segment=browse

08/13/2026

A classic Ron Stewart break, played by G. Rockwell on an OME Hummingbird. 🪕

There’s plenty of drive and definition in this one. Check out G. Rockwell’s take on “Time Is On My Side.”

Thanks for making the video, G. Rockwell!

Shop OME Banjos: https://tinyurl.com/kw37kkup

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

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(303) 449-0041

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