Mandolin

Celtic Mandolins are A-style with a teardrop shape and round or oval sound hole. They are characterized with a warmer, woodier tone and greater sustain and resonance particularly in the lower register. This "singing" quality blends well with other instruments, making it ideal for Celtic and folk music.

Bluegrass Mandolins are F-style with F-holes like a violin. They produce a brighter, more cutting sound with a stronger attack and faster decay. The quick decay and sharper attack contribute to the characteristic "chop" sound essential for bluegrass rhythm. While these are traditional associations, you can certainly play any style of music on either mandolin.

Other elements such as wood selection, quality of construction and setup will affect the volume, tone, beauty, strength, playability, and sustain. I rely on traditional building methods, hand tools, and a dedication to both craftsmanship and artistry to achieve that balance. Whenever possible, I choose locally sourced tonewoods, giving each guitar its own story and unique voice. My goal is to continually refine my work, always striving to create instruments of the highest caliber.

Base Price is $2,800 + Sales Tax (WA) + Shipping

Available A-Style Body Sizes:

• Celtic Mandolin – 10" body

• Octave Mandolin – 13.5” body

• Irish Bouzouki – 15” body

Each is crafted in the classic A-style (teardrop) body shape.

Standard Specifications

Body: Your choice of Engelmann Spruce, Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar Soundboard. Your choice of Mahogany, Maple or Walnut back & sides, wood bindings and rosette.

Neck: Honduran Mahogany or Maple neck with Indian Rosewood fretboard, Mother of Pearl or Abalone position markers, Gotoh 510 mini tuners. Scale Lengths are 13.75”, 20” 24.9”, 25.4”, 26”

Crossrock Tweed & Wood Hardshell Case.

Upgrade Options - (Additional Cost)

-10 String Cittern $450

-Carpathian Spruce, Figured Redwood, Adirondack $200

-Chechan, Mango, Wenge, Figured Walnut, Makora $400

-Other tone woods can be available too. Please inquire.

-Ebony Fretboard and Bridge $100

-Multi Laminate Neck - Custom Wide Neck/Wide Nut $200

-Bound fretboard or headstock $100

-K&K Mandolin Twin Pickup $150

-Custom Inlay (inquire)

-Deluxe Fiberglass Case (Inquire)

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice

Ordering

You can contact me by email or call 509 738 6491 to discuss what kind of mandolin you are interested in. I can help you chose the model, wood combinations and other details that we can work out together.

Deposit

A nonrefundable deposit of $1,000 secures the pricing at the time of order and reserves a spot in my build schedule. The balance is due upon delivery, or you can make payments each month during the build. All transactions must be in US dollars as in cash, money order, certified bank draft or credit card. All credits card transaction are accepted through PayPal or Square. There is a 3.8% surcharge for all Square transactions.

For special order tone woods like Brazilian Rosewood, a larger deposit may be required. Final satisfaction of CITES or import/export regulations are the responsibility of the owner.

Instrument Return Policy

All instruments must be paid for in full before delivery. You can try out your instrument for 5 days. If for any reason you decide it's not suitable, you can return it in its original condition for a full refund, less your $1,000 deposit and shipping costs. The refund will be issued upon resale of the instrument. This offer does not apply if the instrument features highly personalized inlays, a multi-string configuration, wide neck, or other customizations that make it difficult to resell.

​Warranty

​I offer a limited lifetime warranty on all my instruments to the original purchaser as long as I am still building instruments. This warranty is nontransferable and does not include normal wear and tear, improper heat or humidity, neglect, damage or accident. The warranty includes any defect in workmanship. Please contact me via email if there is any problem.