Arcara

Arcara 12" Walnut Dobson w/Hammered Brass Peghead (USED, 2025)

$2,850.00

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Product information

Rare chance to grab a gently pre-owned banjo made by luthier, Matthew Arcara. This instrument, a 12" banjo featuring a Dobson tone ring and all-Walnut construction, is powerful, clear, and midrange forward (think of an almost dreadnought-guitar quality on the lower strings). It's punchy and responsive no matter what your style, with the well-defined, thick sound that remains clear in an old-time stringband.

Our shop has inspected the banjo, and freshened its setup. It was only played sparingly by its original owner, and remains in very good used condition. Its original hide head has been replaced with a Renaissance head; but it is otherwise unmodified. Priced with its original hard case.

Pot Specs

Rim
Walnut
Head
Renaissance
Tone Ring
Dobson
Hardware
Antiqued Brass

Neck Specs

Neck
Walnut
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scoop
Standard Frailing
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Nut width
1 3/8"
Tuners
Gotoh
Peghead
Hammered Brass veneer

Other

Case
Hardshell

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Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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