{"id":302,"date":"2025-03-12T09:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldtonemusicgroup.com\/articles\/?p=302"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:15:20","slug":"gold-tone-acquires-ome-banjos-continuing-a-legacy-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldtonemusicgroup.com\/articles\/2025\/03\/12\/gold-tone-acquires-ome-banjos-continuing-a-legacy-of-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Tone Acquires OME Banjos: Continuing a Legacy of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OME Banjos<\/a> has been a pillar of American banjo craftsmanship for over 50 years, producing instruments renowned for their quality and artistry. In 2023, Gold Tone Music Group proudly acquired OME Banjos, ensuring that its legacy continues for future generations of musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Brief History of OME Banjos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The story of OME Banjos begins with Chuck Ogsbury, a pioneer in banjo-making who got his start in 1960 by crafting his first 100 instruments. Over the years, Chuck\u2019s passion and dedication led to the formation of OME Banjos in 1970, following his earlier work with ODE Banjos. OME became known for its innovative designs and commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, producing a range of high-end open-back and resonator banjos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As demand for OME Banjos grew throughout the 2010s, production challenges arose due to the time-intensive nature of their handcrafted instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, Chuck decided it was time to pass the torch and sought a company that would honor OME\u2019s tradition of quality. Longtime friend and fellow banjo enthusiast Wayne Rogers, founder of Gold Tone Music Group, stepped in to continue the legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Transition to Gold Tone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In September 2023, Gold Tone officially became the new home of OME Banjos. The entire OME workshop, including its specialized tools and materials, was relocated from Boulder, Colorado, to a dedicated facility in Titusville, Florida, just blocks away from Gold Tone\u2019s headquarters. This new shop remains an independent operation, dedicated solely to producing OME Banjos with the same level of craftsmanship that players have come to expect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wayne Rogers and his team have taken great care to ensure a smooth transition, spending months setting up the new facility and refining production processes. The goal is not just to maintain OME\u2019s high standards but to expand production capabilities, making these sought-after instruments more readily available to musicians worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a>

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