Visit his web site if only to look at the beautiful violins and violas. Those are no longer made, but John LeVoi makes guitars that are beautiful reissues of them.Īward winning violin maker John Harrison builds truly beautiful instruments. If you have ever seen a picture of Django Rinehardt playing a guitar, chances are it was one of those neat "D" hole Selmer instruments. Mike has the well-deserved reputation of being one of the great makers of contemporary old-time banjos. Wirick makes an excellent banjo for a reasonable price - these are individually made, high quality instruments, built in the same fashion as a Mastertone. His banjos, although quite a departure from the normal instrument, are excellent. For pictures, go to e-mail Site Ĭreator of the famed Nechville banjos, revolutionary instruments that are quite nice. He built the neck for my 1925 Granada DeLuxe Conversion banjo. The ones I have seen pictures of are open back instruments. Old time banjos - open backs and minstrel style Sells and repairs mostly tenor banjos but also deals in plectrum and 5 string banjos and mandolins.
He also does some banjo repair and setup. He loves what he does and is well known in the world of musicians as a quality person who does quality work. He builds top of the line mandolins used by amateurs and professionals alike. Jack O'Brien is a certified Martin guitar repair person and has been building quality instruments for decades. Luke is a multi-talented luthier, who has worked on some serious instruments! Also retail sales on new and used instruments and parts for luthiers. Repair and restoration, mandolins, banjos, guitars and fiddles. All repairs, upgrades, necks, custom jobs, rims done in house. New banjos from scratch, hybrid banjos from parts a specialty. Manufactures excellent banjo tailpieces, mandolins, banjos. Very nice, high quality banjos made in the mountains of Colorado.Įverything from building to setups. This page is in response to those who ask "Is there anyone in my area who can repair my instrument." Wherever possible, I have indicated what kind of repair they specialize in and any kind of repair they do not handle. It is put here as a service to them and to you. Listing here is not an indication of the quality of the work of the people or an endorsement of their skills. These are arranged in no particular order at all. Luthiers Acoustical Instrument Builders and Repair People
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