Finely crafted mandolins, guitars and lap steels
built in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains
I currently specialize in building mandolins (A/N flatops, F-styles), flattop acoustic guitars and lap steel guitars.
About my mandolins
The style of mandolin I primarily build is a clone of the original Gibson oval hole A-N style.
This style of mandolin is popular for people playing Old-time, Celtic and Rennaisance music. I also build
the traditional F-style mandolin popular with Bluegrass players. For my F-style mandolins I start with a CNC
top and back cut for me by Smith Creek. These mandolins have a great
sound and will cut through and bluegrass jam.
About my guitars
I started building guitars because so many picking friends were impressed by my mandolins and encouraged me to build a guitar.
The guitar had such a great sound that I had more requests and am now offering them for sale as well. I build clones of the orignal
pre-war Martins D-28 featuring forward shifted scalloped X-bracing. Every component of the guitar is hand build. You won't
find a more powerful guitar that will provide that driving bluegrass rythum.
About my lap steel guitars
My lap steel guitars are all hand built using quality hardwood and components. Woods are generally maple, cherry, walnut
or mahongany. I prefer to make real fretboards of ebony or rosewood with real nickel plated steel frets. Inlays for fret
markers and peghead logos are cut form mother of pearl. I can install a pickup of your choice.
If you are a Dobro or guitar player looking for something different you will find these instruments a great investment.
I finish all of my instuments in natural wood colors using water-based dyes. The finish is protected by several coats
of nitrocellulose lacquer with wet sanding between each layer. The instrument then receives a wax and polishing.
Contact Me for current prices, options and availability.
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