Each banjo I make is unique. I will work with you to craft the banjo that's right for you.
Base Prices:
- 11" Fretted, 1/2" pot - $1,600 (fretless - $1,550)
- 12" Fretted, 1/2" pot - $1,750 (fretless - $1,700)
- 11" Fretted, 10-ply maple 1/4" pot - $1,500 (fretless - $1,450)
Prices Include:
- Choice of woods (walnut, cherry or maple neck/pot; many options for peghead overlay, rim- and heel-caps);
- Frailing scoop;
- Carbon fiber neck reinforcement;
- Choice of paddle-type or carved peghead (+$75 for carved);
- Hand-rubbed Russian varnish finish with hempseed oil, beeswax and propolis;
- Antiqued raw-brass pot hardware standard on most models - nickel plated also available;
- Hand-crafted raw-brass tension hoop and tone-ring;
- Water-buffalo horn nut;
- Balsam Banjoworks Hawktail tailpiece;
- Basic peghead inlay, fretboard position and side-dot markers (custom inlay extra);
- Choice of Renaissance, Fiberskyn or natural skin head (+$50 for skin).
not included:
- Boulder-Alpine Gig Bag - $75
- Hard-shell Case - $155
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is requested to place your order.
Warranty:
All banjos have a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner for material workmanship components, not including the bridge or fingerboard. This warranty does not cover finish, normal wear-and-tear, nor any metal components. All warranty claims are at the discretion of Crane Banjos.
Current wait time for a custom banjo is 4-6 months. I do not operate during the winter, from Christmas to April 1.
Current wait time for a custom banjo is 4-6 months. I do not operate during the winter, from Christmas to April 1.
