markxsherman - Posted - 06/10/2026:  20:59:52

What is the OME rim-stick? How does one use it to adjust the neck? How is it different from coordinator rods?

mark

OldFrets - Posted - 06/11/2026:  05:31:17

Is that the wooden rod that some models have? The adjustment isn't as simple as a coordinator rod; you need to remove the neck and add or remove a washer in order to change the angle.

pastorharry - Posted - 06/11/2026:  16:33:34

If you're talking about the new ome line by gold tone., you are able to turn the stick one way or the other by hand for adjustments. Trial and error, a little turn will do a lot. I have the same round dowel stick design on my new Starr banjo and it works well.

Edited by - pastorharry on 06/11/2026 16:40:29

Helix - Posted - 06/13/2026:  11:03:17

A rim stick is square and tapered and only holds the neck tight in place .

It’s for older banjos.



The round dowel

Is used on simpler or spec, or vanity newer models with newer hardware and easier adjustment .



OldFrets is right, there is way more knowledge required to adjust and install a rim stick including shims.

Ome is very high end.

Rim rods use the top one closest to the head to firmly attach the neck tightly. Loosen the back nut  before loosening or tightening the lower rod.  Use a 1/8" drill bit in the middle hole(s) to grip the rod!

The lower rod, then is used to slightly warp the rim to raise and lower the action, then all nuts are re snugged.

Each rod is held with a 1/8" drill bit to loosen and tighten.  On line instructions can vary some, sequence is important.

Edited by - Helix on 06/13/2026 11:22:13

Helix - Posted - 06/13/2026:  11:28:25

However to adjust the rim stick takes shims if possible. I may be behind them, they are masters at work.
Call OME!

Helix - Posted - 06/14/2026:  02:42:51

Better late than never = songwriter’s choice.

Pastor Harry is correct.
The Gold Tone OME does adjust by turning the round rim stick which is painfully brilliant

We need more detail
New or Old OME?
Round or Square stick?

Ome gave straps hats and shirts to even a Cherry Grubstake, we’ll see!

markxsherman - Posted - 06/20/2026:  20:53:02

Thanks for the input. I am talking about the rims ticks on the new OMEs and Starr banjos.

How does one remove the neck? Any videos? And for that matter any videos on adjusts for this type of bamjo?