Ithaca Stringed Instruments

todays work. Carved the neck and worked on the Troupial's coloring

People ask me about the spruce core and ebony veneer fingerboard for Fadolin and why I do it this way. . The spruce core is shaped to the fingerboard arch. The 2mm ebony veneer is bent and glued to the core , then the maple rails are glued to the sides and end cap. Then the fingerboard is shaped and tuned for the instrument. This process keeps the weight down considerably on the large Fadolin fingerboard and makes for a more responsive instrument. I feel It is paying attention to these details that help to make a superior instrument

current obsession....This Venezuelan Troupial peg head for this next Fadolin was at the request of Enion Pelta-tiller. This bird is one of a limited number of songbird species where the female sings as complex a song as the male...... I love doing this stuff

I am honored to be included in this launch of Luthiers and Legacy podcast. If you are interested in Bowed instruments, instrument making or musicianship , give a listen

The drawing, the pattern, the mold. The beginning process for a new proportional design tenor guitar for a customer

"... I probably don’t say it enoughthis fadolin is absolutely amazing. Every time I hear its beautiful, ringing resonance next to my ear I simply can’t believe that I get to play such a gorgeous musical instrument." Thanks Stephen Master, It makes the effort worthwhile