Orders

I make instruments with custom elements for specific people so I rarely have any instruments readily for sale. If you'd like to order an instrument  from me, please contact me directly and add yourself to my mailing list below to discuss options and to be added to my list of potential clients. Current wait is roughly 5 years, though that estimate comes with a caveat. I keep a list of interested parties, but because I don’t take deposits until I am ready to start a project I have no way of knowing how many people are still seriously and actively waiting for me to make an instrument for them given the long wait, so be sure contact me in December when I am making my build list and I might be able to work your instrument in much sooner!

How to Order

Each year I schedule out 10-12 definite builds from my list of orders and sprinkle some spec instruments in with them to help with the line if you aren’t feeling too picky about specs. If you have previously been added to my build list, I’ll send out an email on December 1st and my books will be open from December 1 until December 14th. Whoever has been waiting longest gets priority, but always check in, you never know who’s ready that year! Once I get enough folks to fill my time for year year my list will close again until the following year. I choose the schedule for my builds based on many factors: how long someone has been waiting, the humidity of the order location in relation to my shop’s, grouping instruments by size to streamline shop time, availability of materials, etc. Each year starts fresh so everyone has the opportunity to get an instrument if they choose to contact me during the two week scheduling window.

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on the project, materials, custom inlay, and other such specifications. The more work required, the higher the cost. I find it annoying when prices aren’t openly shared on websites selling fancy things, so I have included a rough estimate for the current year here. Please contact me directly if you'd like to discuss the pricing of a specific build, though keep in mind I cannot guarantee or lock in a price until we are ready to start. 2024 pricing for guitars is $8000-15000. Most ukuleles are in the range of $4,000-8,000 depending on their size, though sopranos start at $2000.

I am able to take deposits only when I am ready to begin a project, so please do not send me money until we have solidified pricing for your instrument specifications and we have your build scheduled.

Spec Instruments

I wish I could provide an instrument for everyone who wants one immediately, but I simply am not able to do so. In order to try to remedy this issue a tiny bit, as well as make what I want to make/try out new materials, I periodically build instruments without orders attached to them. If you are interested in one of these instruments keep an eye out here or on my Facebook/Instagram pages (links below) for announcements of completion of these instruments or add your email to my mailing list that announces their availability. (Also see below.)

Before you go…

Before you choose me as your luthier, please note that I specialize in smaller bodied guitars (0-000/OM models) and ukuleles because dreadnought guitars are less enjoyable for me to make given my small hands and stature. They also require more materials and larger wood sets whereas I prefer to use wood sets that wouldn't otherwise have a use given their smaller size. If you have your heart set on me building a larger instrument with non-sustainable wood, I am able and happy to do it for you, but know first that such instruments aren't my passion. If you'd like contact information for other local luthiers who do specialize in those instruments I am more than happy to provide it. 

All of that said, I hope I am the best luthier for your build and that my instruments fit your criteria and needs. I look forward to hearing from you!