More Instruments
 
 
Vitae                                            more photos
 
The Vitae answers some of the concerns voiced about the Maccaferri.  While certainly not a tonal twin, it keeps the punch and airiness but includes a broader spectrum of sound- without the inherent
 
Scroll and teardrop 12 string       more photos
 
This outrageous design was the brain child of Michael Smith who uses it to gig regularly around Seattle, Washington.  Although outfitted with a B-band pick-up system and a Fishman Rare Earth in the
 
Knuckle Bass                          
 
I was asked to build the prototype Quake Bass by Skip Fantry of Knuckle Guitarworks.   At 39.25” scale, these instruments hold an incredibly firm note down a full octave below any normal bass.  I
 
Works in progress                       more photos
 
Following the link above takes you to a collection of shop photos, some set up and some impromptu, for those interested in seeing the inner workings here at the workshop.
Some are arranged in series
 
I will continue to add instruments as I complete them or find them in my old photo sets.  Note that this page includes a photo collection of work in progress.