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This banjo is the very first of this model, comes with a "bump" case, and lists at $
 "Ome Southern Cross Prototype")
Ome has introduced a new model, having distinctive inlays, and sent us the prototype. As an open back, this one has an 11-inch, Silverspun tone ring.3150, but please call us for our price on this collector's piece! Update: this model is now offered by Ome as a resonator model only. Insofar as I know, the instrument shown here is the only open back Southern Cross made. It is, however, Sold
Hear this banjo, or, if you prefer, 
see and hear the prototype played (11mb).
 "Ome Southern Cross Prototype peghead") |
The peghead is Ome's "Victorian" shape, and has a new abalone and MOP inlay in its ebony overlay. |  "Ome Southern Cross Prototype tuners") |
The tuners are Schaller planetaries, and are super-smooth. | |
 "Ome Southern Cross Prototype head") |
It comes set up with a Snuffy Smith brand bridge and a Renaissance head. With that Silverspun tone ring, it's clear as a bell! |  "Ome Southern Cross Prototype back") |
The gloss-finished maple neck has a gorgeous, warm stain. | |
 "Ome Southern Cross Prototype fingerboard") |
The fully fretted, bound ebony fingerboard has Ome's new "Southern Cross" inlay in abalone and MOP.
|  "Ome Southern Cross Prototype heel") |
The 11-inch, 3-ply maple pot is nicely flamed. | |
 "Ome Southern Cross Prototype ring") |
The Silverspun tone ring is a no-hole version.
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