Custom instruments
Aurora more photos
I made this 16” oval hole arch top as a prototypical exercise to use rosewood and, well, an oval sound hole. I find the result truly compelling! A warmer, richer sound with the clear tonal
Zorzi more photos
Joseph Zorzi was a designer for Kay who introduced a model to tepid response in 1930. I loved it! After cleaning up the lines and following my own esthetic, I hoped to hear one of these made of
Skull Baritone more photos
This was a commission and is vaguely inspired by Phineas P. Gage. Completed in early spring in the year 2008. The neck is of Honduran mahogany and the body is Limba with a 1/2 inch maple cap and
Dreadnaught more photos
This was made in celebration of the birth of Sean Alan Lorang, or for his father, Brent. A dreadnaught inside and out with aesthetic choices agreed upon by Brent and myself.
Bearclaw Sitka spruce
Ergonomic 6 string Bass more photos
This was designed to sit in the lap at the same angle that it hangs from a strap. Tailor-fit to a client who gigs regularly and has recurring back issues.
Maple neck-through-body with bubinga
Sometimes someone sees in their mind’s eye something that they cannot find in the material world. The well of possibilities pools deep.
Some designs make it into my standard offerings although many remain unique.
