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The Standard Range

Standard range instruments are constructed from best quality materials that can be obtained at a reasonable price. Timber can vary on the standard range depending on availability. These can include Mahogany, Maple, Sycamore, Sissoo, Walnut, Baubenga and Afromosia ( call or e-mail to find out what is available at the moment ). Necks are of Brazilian mahogany and fingerboards and bridges are from North Indian Rosewood ( Dalbergia sissoo ). Mother of pearl is inlayed into the fingerboard and bridge and the instrument is bound in hardwood with a line purfling. A decorative herringbone is inlayed around the soundhole. Soundboards are selected from spruce or cedar and nuts and bridge saddles are bone. After finishing with a high gloss lacquer they are then fitted with die cast tuners on the larger instruments and open strips on the mandolins. We use Newtone strings custom made in the UK

The Deluxe Range

In this range we use selected backs and ribs from Indian Rosewood, (Dalbergia latiflora.) Big leaf (Quilted.)Maple, or figured (tiger stripe.) Maple. The Maple is bound with Rosewood and the Rosewood is bound with Maple. The necks are from Brazilian Mahogany and fingerboards are from Ebony or Rosewood ( latiflora or south American.). These are available flat or radiused. Bridges and head veneers match the finger board.

Cases

Cases can be supplied as an option and are custom made for each instrument by the Kingham M.T.M case Co. They come in a choice of colours and are finished in leather with either plush or velvet linings. They are of extremely high quality and offer total protection for your instrum

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Dream machine?

I’ve included a few pictures below which show custom instruments made to order for individual customers who wanted to specify every thing themselves. If you have an idea you wish to make real then we are happy to custom build and discuss your individual requirements.

Custom orders are welcome and are priced on approval.