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The NEW Hand Polished ll/ound Strings for T rnor Banjo. Plcctrum Banjo and ,I'l nndolin Banjo TENOR BANJO G or Jrd ......... . .......each 40 cents C o! 4th . ... each 40 cents Per set. including one of each a.d B&D \e Plus Ulira lstand2nd ............ $i.00 PLECTRUN,I BANJO G or 3rd . ..... .........each 50 cents C or 4tL .....each 50 cents Per set, including one each plain steel \e PIus Ultra lst, 2nd and 3rd............... $t.20 Per set, including one each Ne PIus Ultra plain steel lst and 2nd......... $1.30 MANDOLIN BANJO Per set. including rwo e,"h h.nd poli-hed lrd.rd lrh and rwo each B&D Ne PIus Ulira lst and 2nd .. .................. $2.00 B&D Super StriDss are also made for Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Plectrum Cuitar, Auditorium Guitar, Spanish Cuitar, Mandola and Mando- cello. FITTED HE-\DS For >ilv.r B"ll Banjos. ll inch. Roeers J Srar B'and B.sr C.aoe. I'ach $6.00 Ne( '*' DESIGN OprcrNlLlry PrproRm,rNcr DrprNnasrLt-ly Psprr,cnoN The Bacon Banjo Co., Inc. GROTON, CONN. \ot ttu tta"rs RiMr 'rtasite N?s La,t1a,) "Ne Plus llltro" STRINGS ct-enor 13anjo One Set EACON BANJO CO.INC, GROTON- CONN.
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Page 1: Ne llltro STRINGS - acousticmusic.org · Guitar, Spanish Cuitar, Mandola and Mando-cello. ... n Brazillian Walnut with handsomely shaded two+one frn;sh. Nickel plated metal parts,

The NEW

Hand Polished ll/ound Strings forT rnor Banjo. Plcctrum Banjo

and ,I'l nndolin Banjo

TENOR BANJOG or Jrd ......... . .......each 40 centsC o! 4th . ... each 40 centsPer set. including one of each a.d B&D

\e Plus Ulira lstand2nd ............ $i.00PLECTRUN,I BANJO

G or 3rd . ..... .........each 50 centsC or 4tL .....each 50 centsPer set, including one each plain steel

\e PIus Ultra lst, 2nd and 3rd............... $t.20Per set, including one each Ne PIus Ultra

plain steel lst and 2nd......... $1.30

MANDOLIN BANJOPer set. including rwo e,"h h.nd poli-hed

lrd.rd lrh and rwo each B&D NePIus Ulira lst and 2nd .. .................. $2.00

B&D Super StriDss are also made for Guitar,Hawaiian Guitar, Plectrum Cuitar, AuditoriumGuitar, Spanish Cuitar, Mandola and Mando-cello.

FITTED HE-\DSFor >ilv.r B"ll Banjos. ll inch. Roeers

J Srar B'and B.sr C.aoe. I'ach $6.00 Ne(

'*'

DESIGNOprcrNlLlry

PrproRm,rNcrDrprNnasrLt-ly

Psprr,cnoN

The Bacon Banjo Co., Inc.GROTON, CONN.

\ot ttu tta"rs RiMr 'rtasite

N?s La,t1a,)

"Ne Plus llltro"STRINGS

ct-enor 13anjoOne Set

EACON BANJO CO.INC,GROTON- CONN.

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 FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND DATING 

OF VINTAGE GUITARS, MANDOLINS AND BANJOS 

CATALOGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF STANLEY BURG   These are scans of catalogs originally distributed to the public to describe the manufacturer’s products available for sale at one point in time.  The  intended use  for  these  catalogs  is  historical  research:  vintage  instrument  identification and dating.  These  catalogs  are  not  offered  here  for  sale  or  re‐sale  –  They  are  only  for  the  academic purpose of instrument identification, research and historical context. Please respect their use and do not reproduce, copy or distribute this information for any other purpose.  It is important to note that instrument catalogs are not always accurate in their descriptions of  instrument  specifications  or  the  images  used.  While  product  improvements  were constantly being made; catalogs often used older existing drawings, etchings or photographs. In some cases instruments were offered in catalogs that had been discontinued for years.  For these reasons, catalogs can only be used as general guides for the dating and identification of vintage instruments.  If you are having trouble with some of the instruments details, we may be able to help. Feel free to contact us at:  ACOUSTICMUSIC.ORG: http://www.AcousticMusic.Org  

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4\? EW LONDON, CONN.. is one of+{ rh€ older cities blesed bv a beauti--! fullocation on the Tham.s River

"ndLong hland Sound.

Across the bridge from New London.which is half way between New York andBoston, is rhe Town of Croron. made fam-ous in Revolutionarv times as Lhe Dldcewhere Benedict Arnold berrayed his coun-trymen to his foes.

Croton, today with its cehent Bostonand New YorL Post Road hiehway-as itsmain street, (which is Thames Srreet).neatly kept lawns with cement watl,s.slately trees and many old quaint hous€s.has also become known as rhe Home ofthe Banjo.

This industrv, srarred in 1920 bv Mr.Frcd. J. Bacon. has had a steadv eiowlh

joined Mr.from its beginning. In 1922 Mr. D. L. D"yioined Mr. Bacon and since thar rime. rheir

New Models "B & D Special" Banlos

These New Model Banjos are of the saneeuality and worLmanship as all other BaconBanjos.

No expense has been spared to make thesethe very best obtainable for the price.

No. lB& DSpecial Banjo

ime, theirunited efforts have brought forth manynew and startling improvements in theBanjo World. Today their products areknown throughout the United States. Can-ada, England, Europe, South Africa and

Visitors are welcome and are alwayssurprised at the wonderful esprit de corpswbich they 6nd. or shall we say, spirit ofharmony amone rhe workers, skitted in theart who make the B&D "Silver Bell'Banjos.

The Factory, equipped with the latestmachinery, all moLor dyiven, ro help theworker. is situated On the Side ot theRoad," with a beautiful oudook on theThames River and from one parr you cansee Long lsland Sound. two miles away.Wirh beautiful and healthy surrounding*.Artisans skilled in the An, workine underideal condirions-whai els can ie ..-pected oLher than whar is produced, Arrand not Commercialism.

THE BACON BANJOCOMPANY INC.

CROTON, CONN.

The onfi Factory ma|ing Highest GradeBanjos e clusioe\t.

Tenor or Ptectrum $60.00

5 with KERAToL cASF.

Fleece LinedVelvet LinedPlush Lined

$72.5075.00

77.50

Add $2.50 to price of Tenor Banjo Casesfor Plectrum and Five Srring Banjo Cases.

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New Models "B & D Special" Banjos

Necks, Rims. and Resonators ale beauti'fullv fieured, fine era;n Brazillian Walnut withhandsomely shaded two+one frn;sh. Nickelplated metal parts, geared pegs and latest

\o.2 B& D Special Banjo

Tenor or PlectrumPrice

$ 7 5.00

Nen- Models "B & D Special" Banios

B*D Sup.' Strines, 23-inch scale. Re-inforced neck with tool steel bar runnine fullIength. Guaranteed asainst warpins. PatentTone Amplifier Resonator. Beautiful PearlDesiens.

No.3B&DSrrecialBanjo

.14

With KERATOI- CASE

Price

Tenor or Plectrum $100.00

With KERATOL CASE

Fleece Lined

Velvet Lined

Plush Lined

$8 7.5 0

90.00

92.50

Fleece Uned

Velvet Lined

Plush Lined

$112.50

I 15.00

1t7.50

Add $2.50 to price of Tenor Banjo Casesfor Plectrum and Five Strinq B".io C"".".

Add $2.50 to price of Tenor Banjo Cases

for Plectrum and Five Strinq Banjo Cases.

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i{

Stjle No, 1

Strlc No. 3

B&D"SilverBell"BanjoR.d. U. S. Par. Ol-

Made in Tenor, Plectrum and Regular(i-string) Banjos.

AII rnetal parts best quality gold plate andhand burnirhed. Heel of Necl< beautifully handcarved. Gold-plated Gear Pegs with mother-of-pearl buttons. All wood parts-neck, rimand resonator, darh antique 6nish, handsomelypol;shed. Hand encraved eold scroll deeien incenter of resonator. new model, laree size

Details of Construction same as Style No. I,B&D "Silver Bell" Banjo.

B & D "Silver Bell" BanjosRe{. U. S. P.t. OL

Tentr and Plectrum

B&D Silver Bell" Banjos have the pat-ct.€d chamber top and the amplifier resonatortacl which eives these celebrated instrumentsa r€sonant tone quality of sreat canying power.

The musician instantly recosnizes its musi-cal tore quality and it is with seat pride weEle! to ihe eDdorsements of some of the world s

Fully equipped now with the new B&DSoft P€dal and other latest improvements.

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INTRODT]CINGthe latest

lE&Du'Siflver]Eenl"Cregtion

ThE SLIL'|ANA'Iriirc \l k Re6. u. s. P.r. ot.

Neu' Large Reson ator.

BUDSoftPedal.

Bruutiful tlolor.

Pearloid 1'rim.

Original nnd FanqtEnamelled Designs

in Colors.

An Artistie (|reationof Banjotaft.

PricesSryleNo.l- Sultana ... .... .....$150.00Style No. 3- Sultana

-gold ..... . 260.00

Style No. 4- Suliana -gold

andengraved 350.00

Prices of Tenor Banjo cas€sTan Leather "Koverite"Keratol Koverire"Keratol Plush l-ined

$5 0.003 0.0017.50

Keratol Velvet Lined 15.00

Prices of Plectrum Banjo Cases

Tan Leather "Koverite .... $50.00Keratol Koverite l2.5OKeratol Plush Lined 20.00Keratol Velvet L;ned . . ... 17.50

''Koverite cases have the hookless centerattached inside plush cover.

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B 8 D Ne Plus Ultra"Silver Bell"

Ret. U, S, Pit. On.

Srrle No. 6Tenor Banjo

SUh No- I(Plectram Banb Shoon)

B & D "Silver Bell" BanjoM.dr t" Teror, Pl.ckr r"d RsEutar (S-Sd"s, Aatos

Same details of equipment and construction,as Style No- 3, best quality gold ptaLed meratpart, lvrth these addirions.

Top Hoop, spun meLal top and resonatorspur shell beautifully engraved designs, handburnished.

- All gold plared Banjos. Sryles No. 3, 4 andabove, have the new model laree size reson-at-or. giving tbese B&D Silver Bell Banjos anadditional benen( ro their present standing ofHiehest Musical Qualitv.

This beautiful banjo as you can obserwe isa hish art achievement in banjo craftmanship.

Solid ebony neck with lion s head heelcarving, real elephant ivory inlay with engravedo ginal designs, ebony m pearl inlaid. Handeneraved metal parts, best quality gold plate.Complete with B&D Soft Pedal and fullyequipped with latest improvements.

No. 6 B &D Ne Plus Ultra B & D"silver Bell" Tenor Banjo.. .. ..9450.00

No. 6 B &D Ne Plus Ultra B &D"Silwe' Bell" Plectrum Banjo ...... 450.00

No. 6 B &D Ne PIus Ultra B & D''sitver Be " Reeutar Banjo......... 450.00

(5 strine)

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Tenor and

No. I B&D SpecialNo. 2 B&D Special

Plectrum Banjos

.. ....................................$ 60.007 5.00

No. 3 B&D Special .................. 100.00No. I B&D Silver Bell" . ... ......... 140.00No. 2 B&D "Silwer Bell" 18t.00

No. 6 B&D "Ne Plus Ultra Silver Bell" 450.00No. 8 B&D "Ne Plus Ultra Silver Belf ' 750.00No. 9 B&D Ne Plus Ultra Slver BelI 900.00

With either style No. 8 or No. 9 is included atan Ieather case with zipper plush inside cover,value $50.00.

No. 3 B&D "Silver BelfNo.4 B&D Silver Belt'No. 5 B&D Silwer Bell

No. I Montana" B&DNo. 3 "Montana" B&DNo.4"Montana'B&DNo. 7 Montana B&D

"Silver Bell"

''Silver Bell""Silve. B.ll"

250.00320.00400.00

$ 160.00270.00340.00500.00

Stlle No. 7 | Plectrufl)"Montana Special"

B & D "Silver Bell" Banjo

Beautifully engrawed and gold ptated hand-burnished metal patr. fingerboard, front andback of peghead, rim and resonator enrichedwith original lavish decoratiwe desiens ;n black.brown and gold enamel on white pearl ivoroidbackcround. One important detail of decora,tion is the Bculptured carving of the lion s headon the neck of the banjo. A veritable arttreasure and gem of banjo construction appeal-ina to the connoisseur.

Price of Style No. 7 "Montana Ne PIus

Ultra" B&D "Silver Bell' Tenor,Plectrum (4-strins) and Regular(5-string) Banjo ......$500.00

For Case Prices see page 8.

No. I Rov Smeck Staee Model B&D''Silwe. Bell"

No. 3 Roy Smeck Stage Model B&D$ I 60.00

270.00\o. 4 Roy Sm.ck Stage Model B&D

"silver Bdl" ................. .. 340.00

No. I "Sultana" B&D "Silwer Bell $150.00No. 3 Sultana' B&D 'Silver Be11"...... 260.00No.4 "Sultana" B&D "Silver Bell'...... 350,00No. 7 "Sultana" B&D Silwer Bell".. 500.00

Bacon Uke Banjos

No. l-Mahogany neck and rin... ......$ 27.00No. ]A-Sarne as No. I with

Ampli6erTone Chamber................... 35.00No. 2A-Maple Neck, Rim and

Tone Chamber . .. ..................... 55.00No. 3A-B&D'Silver Bell" .................. 75.00

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Bacon Mandolin BanjosNo. l-B&D Special without

Amplifier Tone Chamber......-. __-No. lA-B&D Special with

Amplifier Tone Chamber ........ . ..No.2-B&D Special ..

For coDstruction details see B&DTenor Banjos on pages 3, 4 and 5.

No. l-B&D "Slver Bell'.

B&DSuperStrings40.00

60.00

7 5.00

Special

t25.00

B

Bacon Guitar BanjosStyle 'Peerless X' Special ......... .$ 85.00No. t-B&D "Silver Be ', . . . ....... | 50.00

Bacon Cello BanjoPrice ............ ... .. .............. ... ..$t50.00Keratol Case . . .... 35.00

A Qualiry StringStrongest and Best Toned

Choice of Orchestra andProfessional Players

MANDOLIN or MANDOLINBANJO STRINGS

Eor lst Plain Steel .... t0cEach.6for$ .50A or 2nd plain sted .... i 0c Each, 6 f";

- .i0

D or 3rd Spun Steet .......20c Each, 3 f"; .i0G or 4th Spur Steel..... ....20c Each, 3 f"t .tOComplete Set (2 of each)..... . . . .. t.20

PLBCTRUM BANJO STRINGSIst or 5th Plain Steel ..t5c Each,4 for .502nd Plain Steel. ........ t5c Each, 4 foi .503rd Plain Steel. ........... . .. . t5c Each. 4 for 503rd Qpun Steel .... ....30c Each, 2 t", .tO4th Spun Steet ............. ....joc Each: 2 t", .5OComplete Set with Spun 3rd...... .. .80complete s.r wirh Plain ]rd... .. .. .70

TENOR BANJO STRINGSAorlsL..... .. ..l0c Each, 6 for .50u or znd ....... -. _. ..10c Each. 6 ror .50c or lrd .. .20c Each. J lor .50C or 4th ...... 20c E"ch. i for .50' Complete Set..... ,.- ,60

Tenor Guitar Strinss-Ball Ends-s a m eprices as Tenor Banjo Strings.

- - B&D Super Strings are also made for Cuirar,Hawaiian Guitar, Pi""trum Guitar. AuditoriumGuitar, Spanish Cuitar, Mandota and Mando-cello.

& D WebfootPlectrum Banjo

Tenor andBridges

No. i25-Ebony Top Tenor andPlectrum Banjo 8ridee.......... ..........50c each

l /2', 9 /16' and 5/8. Hieh.

New B & D Ne Plus Ultra Tenorand Plectrum Banjo Bridge

Sebarate iuor! insert rest lor each sti g.

No. 235-Ebony Top, ivory insertfor Tenor Plectrum Banjo .................. g t.00

1/2" 9/16' and 5/8' Hish.


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