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 [...]
This is a five string cello we just finished up for Jim Todd, a wonderful cellist from Colorado. It is built on a 3/4 size body that he sent to us. Here it is decked out in Celtic splendor with a Scottish Fox peghead. Man, that was a lot of pearl to cut but we [...]
For Stuart Allen Jordan and I have also just completed work on this custom 10 string Octave Mandolin for Stuart Allen, a musician from our own hometown of Ithaca. Red Spruce top and Stevensoni Rosewood back and sides. The thing roars. It is nice to have one of our babies here on the local scene [...]
