Filing and shaping a headstock.
Carving and shaping the back bracing.Your Investment
The Fundamentals
Tops:
Spruce (Sitka or Engleman) or Cedar
Back and sides:
East Indian Rosewood, Honduras Mahogany, Figured Maple
Neck:
Honduras Mahogany, 12 or 14 frets to body, adjustable truss rod in steel string models
String Scale:
65cm unless otherwise requested
Fingerboard:
Ebony with pearl dots and signature inlay
Tuners:
Schaller Tuners, metal or ebony buttons. Waverly or Rogers are available for upgrade
Saddle and Nut:
Bone, fully compensated saddle
Rosette:
Perfling, Mosaic or Burl
Finish:
Lacquer, hand rubbed to a high gloss unless flat or matte is preferred
Pick guard: Optional, Clear or Tortis
All my guitars are constructed with french heel.
All guitars ship with a high quality hard-shell Ameritage case.
I include a Damp-It for humidity control in very dry conditions.
For Pricing: Please contact me
The Frills
Woods
Coco Bolo:(Inquire about availability
Brazilian Rosewood: (Inquire about availability)
African Blackwood:(Inquire about availability)
Other wood combinations are available, please inquire.
Cutaways
Cutaways are available for all models.
Inlay and Artwork
Pearl and Abalone headstock inlay Additional artwork and inlay for the fretboard and guitar body should be discussed in the design phase and an estimate will be provided.
Tuners
Waverly Tuners for both steel string and classical are available. Rogers and other fine tuners for classical are available for additional costs. Please inquire.
12 Strings
Please add 20% for 12 string models.
Custom Cases
Custom airline cases can be included for your new instrument. Please inquire for models and costs.
Warranty
My guitars are guaranteed against defects in materials and craftsmanship for the life of the luthier. (Wish me good health.) Of course I can't be responsible for normal wear, abuse or neglect. Humidity control is the customers responsibility.
Payment
A 50% deposit is expected at the time of order. The remainder due upon instrument completion. Shipping and insurance are additional and I will not ship an instrument without adequate insurance. I accept personal checks, cash, money orders or Pay Pal.