Living in northern Vermont, I am lucky to have an abundance of native maple and red spruce available to me. In fact, there are two different tone wood suppliers within a twenty minute drive of my workshop. This allows me hand pick through literally hundreds of billets of wood to find pieces of wood that are perfectly suited for the projects I am working on. The mandolins I build are designed for the people who are going to be playing them. The styles of music you play, the techniques which you use, and the environments in which you play are all carefully considered when you order an instrument from me. Only after knowing this information can I begin to design an instrument around you. Body style, wood selection, scale length, arching, neck/body joint, finish and ornamentation can all be tailored to meet your needs. All of the instruments pictured on this site are of my own design, with few exceptions. They are not copies of Lyon & Healy's or Gibson's. They are unique instruments crafted for individuals. What I have done is taken design elements from some of the great makers and manufacturers that I admire and put them in conjunction with my own ideas. The results are mandolins that are elegant, well balanced, and perfectly suited for the modem player. Please feel free to contact me through my online form, email or give me a call at 802.644.5630 if you would like to talk at length about ordering a mandolin. Thank
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