The Ome Odyssey hearkens back to Chuck Ogsbury's 1960s Ode days, having a truly evocative inlay pattern.

This one is chrome plated (hence the "Silver" moniker in Ome parlance). I bought a chrome plated armrest, tension hoop, and tailpiece from Ode in 1964, and it is just a shiny and bright today as it was the day it arrived.

This banjo's armrest, tension hoop, tailpiece, and tone ring are also "Sunburst" engraved--truly a spectacular banjo.

This instrument is like new, having only a few tiny finish blemishes on its peghead to suggest it's not perfect. With a hardshell case, this absolutely phenomenal banjo lists new at $5540, but is consigned here for only $4199. Price Lowered by owner. Now only $3900!

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	The ebony fingerboard has MOP position markers designed to recall those of the last Ogsbury Odes of the mid '60s. Spikes have been installed at frets 6, 7, 8, and 9.			The chrome plating and engraving are very tasteful and beautifully done.
	The bound, double-cut peghead has attractive MOP and abalone inlay in its ebony overlay. There are a few minuscule "bubbles" in the peghead finish, but nothing visible in a photo.			The tuners are Schaller brand offests.
	The flamed maple neck is one-piece, and is like new.			It's set up with a Ludwig brand head, a Snuffy Smith brand bridge, and an Ome proprietary, straight-pull "Harp" tailpiece.
	Its flamed maple resonator has a striking finish and is free of blemishes.			The engraving of the metal parts is exquisite, and meticulously done.

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