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                                           Arcand banjos 

                                                                                

I uses sugar maple, red maple and black cherry from the surroundings and from my land .The black walnut is from a local supplier and is from the north-east states of the USA or local lumbers. I only use the very best pieces of wood for a high structural stability and sound quality. I also have some exotic woods in reserve for special projects. The wood is air dry and seasoned in my shop for at least 3 years.

The rims are made of North American hard maple, black cherry, white oak and black walnut. 


The high quality of the chosen pieces of wood  and  the way the wood is dried makes every Arcand banjo a unique and high quality instrument.

Some of the hardware parts including tension hoop, bracket shoes, rolled brass tone rings, flesh hoops and tailpieces are handkmade by me .  

To order a banjo  from the list below or to order a custom made banjo please write  at;    sebca_enr@hotmail.com    or call at 819-826-2544


Thank you for choosing a Arcand banjo 

Greetings from Ulverton

Carl 


All prices are in U.S.D.

Shipping is calculated at cost price. (Complete address needed.)





Classic  Banjo 

2 ply  1/2 inch thick hard maple rim with rim cap and binding inserts.

One piece red maple or black cherry neck.

Raw brass 1/4 inch round rod tone ring.
Handmade Raw brass  hardware 

Mother of pearl inlays.

Raw brass Gotoh tuners.

Ebony fingerboard with scoop. 
Goatskin head.
Superior hardshell case.

( not available for Cello . A Gig Bag  instead )


11 inches rim: $2150,00

12 inches rim : $2250,00

14 inches rim ( Cello ) $2650,00 

options:

Grenadillo tone ring : $80,00

Nickel plated hardware: $150,00

Black walnut neck : $60,00

Black cherry neck : $80,00

Black cherry rim : $80,00 

Special  inlay work on request.



 



                 Old time 

           Thin rim series

                                    

To order  please contact me at sebca_enr@hotmail.com

                         or call me at 819-826-2544

You can also order by paying a deposit with PayPal below.

11 inches rim : $1750,00 

12 inches rim : $1875,00

14 inches rim ( Cello ) $2250,00

 Round heel or flat heel. 

 

One ply  1/4 inch thick hard cherry rim with binding insert.

One piece  black walnut neck. Ebony fingerboard and headstock veneer. Two way truss rod. Gotoh tuners.

Raw brass 1/4 inch round rod tone ring.

Handmade Raw brass  hardware 

Mother of pearl inlays.

Ebony fingerboard with scoop. 
Goatskin head.
Hardshell case included . 

options:

Grenadillo tone ring : $80,0

Black cherry neck : $80,00

Black cherry rim : $80,00 

Special  inlay work on request

Please enquire for shipping cost.

 


Deposit for a Thin rim or classic banjo.

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$ 250 USD

When you pay for a down payment I automatically get your full name and address. Please include the model and your phone number on the comment space on the form. Time frame for an order completion is between 8 to 10 weeks. Thank you for ordering one of my banjos. Carl

 




Arcand whyte laydie / Tubaphone: 


11 inches rim: $2450,00
12 inches rim: $2660,00
2 ply black cherry wood rim with ebony rim cap and wood binding.
One piece 5 years air dry black cherry wood neck.
Nickel plated brass tone ring.

Nickel plated brass hardware.

Mother of pearl inlays.

Gotoh or 5 stars tuners.

Ebony fingerboard with scoop. 
Renaissance or Fiberskin head.
Hard shell case.


OPTIONS:

Tubaphone tone ring : $200,00

Goatskin  head: $80,00
Armrest: $15,00 / $70,00






Recent review for this model:

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Arcand Dobson:


11 inches rim : $1750,00

12 inches rim : $1860,00


2 ply maple  rim with walnut rim cap.
One piece 5 years air dry black walnut neck.
Raw brass Dobson tone ring and hardware.
18 bracket shoes and brass notched tension hoop.
Gotoh tuners.
Ebony scooped fingerboard, ebony headstock veneer with mother of pearl inlay. 
Renaissance head.

OPTIONS:

Goatskin head: $80,00
Armrest: $15,00 /$70,00
Nickel plated hardware: $110,00 
Black cherry neck : $50,00
Hard shell case : $170,00 / GIG BAG $45.00












Minstrel banjo.

11 inches rim: $1295,00

12 inches rim $1395,00 


1/4 inch thick one ply hard rock maple rim. 

Red maple neck. 26 1/4 inches scale

Handmade raw brass hardware.

Goatskin head.

Ebony pegs.

Bone nut and Nylgut strings

Ebony tailpiece

Superior hard shell case. 

Options:

Geared pegs: $100,00 

Truss rod: $125,00 ( needed with the use of steel strings) 

Deposit for a Minstrel banjo

$ 250 USD

Maximum 12 weeks before delivery.

Balance is payable when the banjo is completed and ready for shipping. 

Please message me for special requests or options. 

Thank you for buying a Second Life banjo /Carl Arcand musical instrument. 

 

 



Arcand long neck:

11 inches rim : $1850,00

12 inches rim : $2050,00


  • 2 ply  1/2 inch thick hard maple rim with hard rock maple rim cap and a binding insertion.

  • Two pieces  curly maple neck.

  • Raw brass 1/2 inch  rolled brass tone ring.

  • 24 bracket shoes, nickel plated hardware and

  • Notched tension hoop.

  • Mother of pearl inlays.

  • Gotoh or 5 stars tuners.

  • Ebony fingerboard with scoop. 

  • Fiberskin head.

OPTIONS:

Goatskin:  $80,00

Aged brass hardware; $75,00

Tubaphone tone ring: $350,00

Whyte laydie tone ring: $275,00