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The List

​So, I've whittled away at the list a bit, and I'm opening it back up for now. We're looking at two years or less with the current wait time (as of July 2023), and I'll keep that updated here. I'm still sticking with F5's and A5's due to limited space in my shop. For the most part I'm targeting the aesthetics of the Lloyd Loar era mandolins with a few minor exceptions. I'm very well stocked with Sitka, Engelmann and Adirondack Spruces, and it's almost all air dried and well seasoned. I'm also sitting on a great supply of Western Big Leaf and Eastern Sugar & Red Maples. I do have some other species that are prime candidates for tops & backs, and if you're interested we'll talk. I'm asking for a $1000 deposit to hold a spot on the list with the balance due upon completion. If you're interested in talking shop, give me a shout! Thanks!

For Sale - A5 #89 

I originally planned to keep this one, but another in this batch with a flat fretboard became available. Most folks go for a radius, and I have no preference, so...  The top is the early 1980's 1-pc "BC" Log (bear claw) Alaskan Sitka, the tall bracing is Adirondack spruce from a piano built in NY in the 1890's, the back is 1-pc eastern red maple, comfy rounded "V" neck profile, radiused fretboard, EVO fretwire, nut at 1 5/32", MOP flower pot & logo, Rubner tuners with ebony buttons, Cumberland Acoustic bridge, hand engraved tailpiece (or I could swap for an engraved James, if you prefer), triple bound all around with side purfling, brushed oil varnish finish that has been French polished, and comes in a white fiberglass Superior case. I'm asking $8000 + shipping. Thanks!

    Contact

Or you could just call me at 503-333-2983! 
​Thanks!