| Chuck Ogsbury started making banjos professionally in 1961, with a polished aluminum rim model Ode. Through the years, he has constantly upgraded the tone as well as the name, which is now Ome. |
One of the most innovative banjo makers. Nechville instruments have some very unique features, lighter weight, crisp tone, and the ability to change the head tension easily and evenly. |
Steve Huber is not only one of the best makers, having achieved the "Holy Grail" of banjo tone, the 1930s flathead tone, but he is also a world class player. |