Ode Model 33B Grade 2 (c. 1963)
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Specifications
Scale Length: 33.38"Nut Width: 1.25"
Neck Wood: Walnut
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Peghead Overlay: None
Peghead Inlay: Ode engraved logotype
Fret Markers: 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd frets
Nut Material: Bone
Spikes: None
Tuners: Grover closed-gear
Finish: Semi-gloss
Rim Size: 11"
Rim Material: Stainless steel
Tonering: 20 hole
Brackets: 28
Tailpiece: Nickel-plated Presto
Head: Frosted white
Armrest: Nickel-plated
Case: Original hard-shell case
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Description
Long-neck banjos peaked in popularity during the folk revival in the late 50s and early 60s, making this beautiful Ode Model 33B Grade 2 not just the right dimensions for your Pete Seeger covers, but the right era and pedigree as well. Built just a few minutes north of us up in Boulder, Ode Banjos was noted Colorado luthier Chuck Ogsbury's first foray into the world of the open-back banjo, before selling the company name to Baldwin and later reopening as Ome. The Model 33B was one of Ode's only long-neck offerings in the pre-Baldwin era, and was named as such for its 33-inches-and-change scale length, which comfortably extends down to E standard. The Model 33B Grade 2 featured a picturesque walnut neck with a stainless steel pot outfitted with a Mastertone-style 20-hole flathead tone ring on the underside. This is a fantastic piece of American folk music history, and a wonderful example of the great instruments we've been building in the Centennial State for decades.
This instrument arrived in our store in very good condition with low, playable action and no damage apart from regular cosmetic wear. All parts appear to be original, including the hefty Grover nickel tuners and the Presto tailpiece. Included in the price is the original hard-shell case, as well as a Paige banjo capo for playing in G standard.
*Please note, per our return policy, all sales on used and consignment instruments are final.*