Ricardo Ramirez has just received his new 5 string Artist. I have taken his 5 string NV in trade which is an opportunity for some lucky person to get a great instrument . Here is a video of him playing it with his wonderful ensemble Editus. This is what Ricardo has to say about the [...]
Here is a 5 string NV recently completed for Roman Gnielinski. With Bachus on the peghead and fit with Chuck Herin's marvelous "pegheads". Another interesting project.
This instrument has been one of the most interesting projects I have had in recent years. Finally complete, It has been two years since Jimmy first contacted me. Thru conversations and emails I feel like we have been partners in the creation of this unique and very special instrument. "Peacemaker" has lots of interesting features. [...]
This newest 6 string , built on Carleen Hutchings drawing for the mezzo violin, was built for? Betty Widerski? , a Boston area musician. Using domestic woods, the Sitka Spruce top and Eastern Maple back and sides helps with the instruments grit and clarity. I feel it is the most? successful? of these so far [...]
This instrument is built on our 12 fret, 00 size frame. It has a Sitka Spruce top that was salvaged from a railroad trestle in British Columbia. Very old growth wood that was cut 200 years ago. We have had it in the shop for over 15 years. The celtic knot motif gives it an [...]
We just finished this one for Andrew Farnsworth. When not playing this guitar he can be persuaded to lead birding expeditions in various and exotic corners of the world for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours. He is also the fearless leader and prime mover of the band Mectapus
Here is what he had to say after we delivered: Eric, CONGRATULATIONS, the mandolin is PERFECT! You nailed the tone I was looking for, after about six hours of playing last night all I wanted to do was play six more!! The ability to speak through my music has taken a GIANT step forward as [...]
Here is a recently completed 6 string violin . This is the second of these built to Carleen Hutchings drawing for the mezzo violin with a few changes to accommodate the 6 strings. Constructed for Daniel Bernard Roumain, the instrument has an African Princess peghead carving and includes our new redesigned Aceto/Violect pickup system. Check [...]
Here is a 12 frett 000 size guitar we have been working on for Billy Eli a troubadour from Austin Texas with a lot of grit and soul. Billy asked for some stuff to make this instrument special and a dedication to his son Griffin who has Autism. He calls him the "Chaos Dragon" so [...]
Our first 6 string Mezzo violin was recently completed and is now in the capable hands of the wonderful Ljova Zhurbin who is fast becoming at home with it and already making recordings exploring the huge range of the instrument (E,A,D,G,C,F). Check out his baby naming journal at http://thesoupasonic.livejournal.com/21808.html. This instrument is the next generation [...]
