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New range of quality student tenor banjos now in store starting from €199,€249 and €349.They will be uploaded to the website as soon as time allows.
Each banjo receives a workshop setup.This is important as it brings out the optimum tone and playability.We also replace the strings for ones that are more appropriate for Irish traditional music tuning GDAE,unless requested to do otherwise.
Clareen Clarenbridge €925
Clareen Clarenbridge €925
Price : €925
Availability : In stock
Price : €925
Availability : In stock
Price ex VAT export €
Handmade just 30 minutes drive from here at the workshop of Clareen Banjos,County Galway using Clareen Irish made brass fittings such as rolled tone ring,tension hoop,hooks,shoes and nuts.
The banjo comes with a mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and peghead. The resonator is mahogany. The rim is 16mm maple laminated rim with slot for flathead style simple tone ring(of brass).
Available in standard 19 fret and short scale 17 fret models.
Clareen Special 19 fret €1475
Clareen Special 19 fret €1475
Price : €1475
Availability : In stock
Price : €1475
Availability : In stock
Ex VAT export €1199.19
This Special is the original of the Clareen Banjo range and the most popular. The Clareen Special is an excellent Tenor banjo with a crisp, clear tone. The two-piece neck of well-selected maple has a contrasting mahogany centre strip for stability and appearance. All the wood is finished in its natural colour as is the resonator and maple rim.
Koda FBJ-24 17fret €209
Koda FBJ-34 €295
Paramount style B tenor banjo €1425
Paramount style B tenor banjo €1425
Price : €1425
Availability : In stock
According to Tsumura’s book, the serial number indicates this was made in mid 1925.Completely restored with refinish,original tuners,tailpiece and armrest.The neck heel was cracked and repaired skill fully some time ago.Im informed this is common enough and acceptable for these banjos and all but the very best examples will have this type of history.There is a slight bow in the neck but its well within limits and the action is good with a small shim inserted between fretboard and pot.Fitted with renaissance head and set up in GDAE tuning for Irish traditional music.Includes vintage case.
Price : €1425
Availability : In stock
According to Tsumura’s book, the serial number indicates this was made in mid 1925.Completely restored with refinish,original tuners,tailpiece and armrest.The neck heel was cracked and repaired skill fully some time ago.Im informed this is common enough and acceptable for these banjos and all but the very best examples will have this type of history.There is a slight bow in the neck but its well within limits and the action is good with a small shim inserted between fretboard and pot.Fitted with renaissance head and set up in GDAE tuning for Irish traditional music.Includes vintage case.
Paramount style B tenor banjo €1450
Paramount style B tenor banjo €1450
Price : €1450
Availability : In stock
According to Tsumura’s book, the serial number indicates this was made in mid 1925.Completely restored with refinish,original tuners,tailpiece and armrest.The neck heel was cracked and repaired skill fully some time ago.Im informed this is common enough and acceptable for these banjos and all but the very best examples will have this type of history.There is a slight bow in the neck but its well within limits and the action is good with a small shim inserted between fretboard and pot.Fitted with renaissance head and set up in GDAE tuning for Irish traditional music.Includes vintage case.
Price : €1450
Availability : In stock
According to Tsumura’s book, the serial number indicates this was made in mid 1925.Completely restored with refinish,original tuners,tailpiece and armrest.The neck heel was cracked and repaired skill fully some time ago.Im informed this is common enough and acceptable for these banjos and all but the very best examples will have this type of history.There is a slight bow in the neck but its well within limits and the action is good with a small shim inserted between fretboard and pot.Fitted with renaissance head and set up in GDAE tuning for Irish traditional music.Includes vintage case.