Steel String Guitar Builds
Hand-built guitars made to specification from the finest materials
- Steel String guitars start at $5500 (Plus GET 4.71%)
- Standard Model comes with Sitka Spruce or Engelmann Spruce and Indian Rosewood Back and Sides.
- Available In Dreadnought, OM and 00 with Custom Features. See below for all build options.
Build Options
Woods
| Back and Sides | |
|---|---|
| East Indian Rosewood | Included |
| Paduk | Included |
| Ziricote | Inquire |
| Ebony | Inquire |
| Cocobolo Rosewood | Inquire |
| Wenge | Inquire |
| Figured Maple | Inquire |
| Madagascar Rosewood | Inquire |
| Hawaiian Koa | Inquire |
| Soundboard | |
|---|---|
| Sitka Spruce | Included |
| Engelmann Spruce | Included |
| Western Red Cedar | Included |
| European Spruce | Inquire |
| Hawaiian Koa | Inquire |
| Fingerboard | |
|---|---|
| Ebony | Included |
| Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Ebony | Included |
| Rosewood | Included |
| Wenge | Included |
Scale
| Scale Length | 25.5″ |
| Nut Width | 1.75″ |
| Bridge Spacing | 2.25″ |
| Body Length | 19.5″ |
| Body Depth | 4″ |
| Lower Bout Width | 15.25″ |
| Upper Bout Width | 11″ |
Features
| Beveled Armrest | $850 |
| Wedge Body | $600 |
| Elevated Fingerboard | $850 |
Hardware
| Gotoh 510 Series | Included |
| Schaller GrandTune | Included |
| Waverly | $180 |
Inlays
| Burl Rosette | Included |
| Wood Bindings | Included |
| Backstrip | Included |
| Custom Rosette | Inquire |
| Custom Inlays | Inquire |
| Carved Rosette | Inquire |
Case
| Gator Plywood | Included |
| Visenut | $800 |
Ordering
Contact Me to begin the process of ordering your instrument. I will then schedule a meeting with you in person (when possible), by phone, email or tele-conferencing–whatever you prefer. We will begin the process by discussing playing style, ergonomics, aesthetics, materials etc. related to your custom build.
An engagement fee of 20% of the value of the instrument to cover time, materials will guarantee your slot in my production list. This is non-refundable. The remainder of the payment will be due upon completion of the instrument prior to shipping.
Warranty
My instruments include a limited lifetime warranty for any defects or issues on the craftsmanship as long as I am a professional luthier. It does not cover damage due to improper storage, modifications, handling or mis-use. The warranty covers the original purchaser of the instrument and is non-transferrable.
Shipping
Shipping and handling will be determined after completion of the instrument. Carriers will be determined by criteria such as appropriate insurance, storage conditions, and availability and may vary by geographical location. The client is responsible for any or all shipping expenses, international tax, tariff or custom fees including import/export regulation (eg CITIES).
