2007 Price List

Custom Instruments

              • The base price for a solid body electric instrument is $1500. A hard shell case is included.
              • The base price for an acoustic instrument is $2000. A hard shell case is included.
              • The base price for a carved top instrument is $2500. A hard shell case is included.

         

        Figured, unusual or exotic wood upgrades are based on current market prices and availability. I currently have flat top sets available in Honduran mahogany, Indian and Brazilian Rosewood, cocobollo, bubinga, black limba and black acacia. For tops I have Redwood, Douglas Fir, Adirondack spruce (red spruce), Engleman spruce and old German spruce.

        Custom inlay and trim upgrades will be priced based on the complexity of the design. I am equally happy to design an inlay scheme for you or work from your design.

        Electric instruments come stock with Seymour Duncan pickups. Piezo pickups can be added for about $200 depending on the type of system and your wiring requirements. Any acoustic pickup system can be added for $100 and up, again, depending on the complexity of the system you require. I have worked with most of the pickup systems available on the market and would be happy to help you choose the best sounding system for your particular instrument and performing requirements.

Banjo Necks

      • Vega style banjo necks are $900 (add $50 for Seeger style long-neck). Three piece curly maple neck with black stripe center seam, grained Ivoriod bound ebony fingerboard, ebony peg head overlay and heal cap, Vega style stars and dots fingerboard inlay, 2 railroad spikes and finished to match your pot in nitrocellulose lacquer. Waverly V2 tuners included.

Banjo Neck Options:

Micro Dots on side of fingerboard –––– No Charge

No Binding ––– subtract $100

Long Back Strap : b/w/b veneer on the back of the peg head to the fourth fret ––––– $150

Other Inlay Patterns –––– $ Inquire

     

Warranty:

    All instruments are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for my working lifetime. Repairs due to any such defect will be processed expeditiously and free of charge. Repairs caused by neglect, misuse or abuse will be billed at the usual shop rates. All prices include a hard shell case (except banjo necks). Please e-mail for more options and multiple instrument orders. A deposit of 30% is required at the time of ordering with the remainder due at the time of delivery. Banjo necks require a $150 deposit and your pot to begin construction. Expect a 6 to 12 month waiting period between placing your order and the completion of the instrument. Prices subject to change without notice.