Links
Orcas Island Tonewoods
Fretboard Journal Article (Huge thanks to Evan Elkin!)
Eli West
Foghorn Stringband
Reeb & Caleb
Po Ramblin' Boys
Isaac Callendar
Minor Lee Woodworks
Fretboard Journal Article (Huge thanks to Evan Elkin!)
Eli West
Foghorn Stringband
Reeb & Caleb
Po Ramblin' Boys
Isaac Callendar
Minor Lee Woodworks
The List
So, I've whittled away at the list a bit, and I'm opening it back up for now. 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. Available spots on the list are currently about two to four years out, and I'll update here in time. I'm asking for a $2000 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
***On Hold***
This is A5 #36 from 2019 for sale. Top is 100+ year old Alaskan Sitka, big leaf maple back, sugar maple neck, 1 5/32" at the nut, EVO fret wire, Rubner tuners, engraved James tailpiece, spirit varnish finish, and comes with a white fiberglass Superior case. There's some normal wear, and some pick marks on the treble side of the top, but in great shape overall. Big, woody sound. Very comfy to play, and rings clear & loud up the neck. $6000. Thanks for checking it out!
This is A5 #36 from 2019 for sale. Top is 100+ year old Alaskan Sitka, big leaf maple back, sugar maple neck, 1 5/32" at the nut, EVO fret wire, Rubner tuners, engraved James tailpiece, spirit varnish finish, and comes with a white fiberglass Superior case. There's some normal wear, and some pick marks on the treble side of the top, but in great shape overall. Big, woody sound. Very comfy to play, and rings clear & loud up the neck. $6000. Thanks for checking it out!
***On Hold***
This is A5 #69 (& 3/4). Top is sea soaked Sitka of unknown origin (washed up on Orcas Island 35 years ago, and it's the toughest spruce I've ever met of any species), back is quarter sawn German birdseye maple, neck is sugar maple, Rubner tuners, EVO fret wire, radiused board, deeper "V" neck profile, side bound, engraved stamped tailpiece (will gladly swap for an engraved James if you want), spirit varnish finish, and comes with a white fiberglass Superior case. $6500. Thanks for checking it out!
This is A5 #69 (& 3/4). Top is sea soaked Sitka of unknown origin (washed up on Orcas Island 35 years ago, and it's the toughest spruce I've ever met of any species), back is quarter sawn German birdseye maple, neck is sugar maple, Rubner tuners, EVO fret wire, radiused board, deeper "V" neck profile, side bound, engraved stamped tailpiece (will gladly swap for an engraved James if you want), spirit varnish finish, and comes with a white fiberglass Superior case. $6500. Thanks for checking it out!
Or you could just call me at 503-333-2983!
Thanks!
Thanks!