Instrument Options and Ordering

Each instrument is the result of hours of meticulous hand work. My instrument education began back in the '70s with violin maker Arthur Lockhart. I studied and worked with luthier Anthony Huvard for several years. And for over 10 years with Richard Schneider. Dr. Michael Kasha collaborated on the design of my first acoustic bass. George Majkowski was also someone I learned a great deal from. Over the years, I have taken countless seminars and courses from various builders. Therefore, my inspiration comes from what I have learned from all of the instructors, but primarily the Kasha/Schneider bracing design. I have since developed my own bracing designs for both the top and back, which gives the instrument long sustain, superb tonal quality and volume throughout the range of notes. The importance of the relationship between the player and the instrument is utmost and I strive to make sure each instrument fits the player both in physical comfort as well as playing style. Made to order per customer. Options include: choice of woods depending on availability, right or left hand, short or standard string length, fretted or fretless fingerboard, electronics, tinted or natural finish, or natural French Polish finish. A custom flight case is included with each instrument.   Due to the long list of backorders, I am not taking any new orders at this time.

One of the most asked questions I get is: "How do I build my own guitar?" While I enjoy sharing tips and information, my time is valuable to me and it is very difficult to teach someone how to build an instrument through emails! On my Links page you will find a list of sites and reference materials I recommend. Two of the most helpful organizations that I strongly recommend that you join are Guild of American Luthiers http://www.luth.org/ and The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans http://www.guitarmaker.org/

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