Here are photos and descriptions of some of the instruments I have built. Many of these were designed by the buyers, while others were built to my specs
to sell "off the shelf".
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INSTRUMENTS
FOR SALE
This Page Updated: January, 2024
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BASIC INSTRUMENT
PHOTO SHOWN FOR EXAMPLE ONLY. THIS SPECIFIC INSTRUMENT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
This is our Basic Instrument with some changes to the wood types. It is made in the traditional "Cigar Box" shape. Materials are Western Red Cedar sound board, Red Alder back, Cherry sides, Mahogany fret board with Red Oak fingerboard overlay. Peg head is Mahogany - "flat guitar style" with open geared , right angle, nickel plated tuning machines.
(Even the basic model has some room for personalization. You can choose one of six soundhole patterns, color of tuning knobs, and you have six choices in the shape of the guitar style peg head. Normally I build my instruments with a vibrating string length (V.S.L.) of 27 inches. This could also be different if you want.)
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSTRUMENTS :
SDD 0094 $ 282.00
An upgraded "basic model", this instrument features an Africxan Mahogany sound board, Poplar bottom and Big Leaf Maple sides. The peghead is a scroll type made out of some very unique Spalted Cherry with beautiful grain patterns.
Imported Canarywood fingerboard, Grover "Sta-tite" 14:1 geared tuning machines are nickle plated with white knobs. Rectangular soundholes enhance the rectangular body shape.
SDD 0113 $ 340.00
The eliptical shape of this instrument contributes to a richer, fuller sound than what I like to call the traditional "mountain sound" of the narrower instruments.
Soundboatrd is Big Leaf Maple, sides and back are California Black Oak with beautiful grain patterns. Peg head is Walnut in a Traditional Guitar style. Finger board is Hawaiian Koa. Sound holes are Ivy Vines and Leaves.
SDD 0114 $ 343.00
Rich, dark woods combine to make this Teardrop shaped instrument a luxurious looking instrument. The soundboard is a darker selection of Western Red Cedar while the sides and back carry on the dark theme with Black Walnut. The peg head finishes off the instrument with a little contrast by using Red Oak with Nickel tuning machines and nickle knobs. Trestle style Alaskan Yellow Cedar Fretboard with a Hawaiian Koa fingerboard. Shamrock soundholes.
SDD 0115 $ 347.00
The hourglass shape has a slightly larger "waist" for a little different look. Western Red Cedar soundboard with Arched Bubbles for soundholes. Figured Maple bottom provides a bright contrast to the top and sides. Sides are Catalpa, a beautifully grained wood that was native to northeastern U.S. but is now found throughout most of North America. Scroll peghead and fretboard are Alaskan Yellow Cedar and fingerboard is Purpleheart. Gold Tuners with White Knobs.
SDD 0116 $ 330.00
A bright crisp looking Teardrop dulcimer. Big Leaf Maple soundboard with traditional heart shaped soundholes. The back is Dominican Republic Mahogany and sides are Figured Big Leaf Maple. Peg head is Spalted Cherry in a scroll shape. . Fingerboard is Quilted Eastern Maple on a Black Walnut Fretboard. 26 inch V.S.L. is great for people with smaller hands.
