7-String Mezzo Violin
Some cleaning up to do, but today I close up the new 7 string Mezzo violin.
12-Fret Parlor Guitar
This 12 fret Parlor guitar Red Spruce top, Flamed mahogany back and sides, Flamed Cedro neck feather weight with an incredible clarity and depth of tone.
6-String Violin (Fadolin)
This newest 6 string violin (famiola) built for a wonderfull musician in Santa Monica. big leaf maple back and sides. Constructed on a redrawn form based on a Cremonese golden mean.
7-String Mezzo Violin
Recently completed 7 string Mezzo Violin. The second 7 string on this frame, a challange to build but it came out well I think. Here is an excerpted quote from the customer after playing it a bit: "...My favorite unexpected so far is/are the unbelievable harmonic overtones that can be drawn out by bowing at [...]
Florentine Mandocello (Luito) for John Pailillio
Recently completed 5 course Florentine Mandocello (Luito) for John Pailillio Sitka top , mahogany back and sides . Laminated Cedro neck. Ebony fittings.
Florentine Mandolin for Dr. Richard Wing
This Florentine scrolled mandolin just completed for Dr. Richard Wing. Red Maple back and sides with Ebony trim. I like the understated appointments. A clean, yet classic, appearance. These are a challenge to build but worth the effort I think. A beautiful sounding instrument.
A-Style Mandocello for Jim Walsh
This A-style Mandocello just completed for Jim Walsh. Of Sitka Spruce and Red Maple, it turned out beautifully with a clear and open tone. Very punchy in the low strings and massive amounts of sustain. The basic appointments give a classic look.
New Violins
Here are some pics of several new violins delivered this year . All of Sitka Spruce and one piece Big Leaf Maple back and sides. This combination is giving consistently great results with a sweet and full tone. The first was for Judith Bichai from Montreal. The requested "Daisy" peghead was an interesting twist on [...]
ISI featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine
An Oneida guitar we built some many years ago is reviewed in this months "Great Acoustics" feature in Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Built by Eric Aceto and Dan Hoffman in 1989 it was one of several of these that are out there in the world . It is great to see an instrument of ours from [...]
5-String Artist for Ricardo Ramirez
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 [...]