Pricing

Please contact me with inquiries.

I am a bespoke luthier. Every instrument I make is an original design, hand built to meet your specific needs as a musician.

Instruments begin at $6,000 US — limited only by your budget and imagination. Pricing is influenced by choices in construction and components.

Current waiting list is fourth quarter, 2009.

Without risk.

An instrument will only leave my shop after I am fully confident it is an integrated, functional organism.

The nature of our collaboration is intense, detailed, and openly documented for clear communication. Every aspect of your instrument will be known to you. Please expect to play the instrument for one month to give yourself time to acclimate to your unfamiliar and unique new tool.

If after one month some aspect of the design or sound displeases you, we will negotiate a win-win solution toward restoring your delight, and confidence. In the unlikely event we are unable to agree upon an equitable solution, I will purchase the instrument from you — at full price — provided the instrument is returned in perfect condition.

My objective is always to delight you.

Options.

Negotiated on an individual basis.

• You may purchase priority service, scheduling your instrument for immediate construction.

• I will travel to you as necessary to ensure perfect service.

• You may also travel to me, by appointment. Exceptional accommodations are available.