Below you can see some of my past instruments. To see the latest, come by and visit the shop. I always enjoy chatting with folks, hearing them play, or just sharing a cup of tea. You can also check out what’s on my bench to see photos of what I’m working on right now.
A Note on Materials:
We build instruments to last not just a lifetime, but generations. That means choosing the best materials and employing the best craftsmanship. But, to me, this commitment to a non-disposable future also extends to using only sustainable materials whenever possible. To that end, I strive to eliminate the use of all ebony in my work.
For many of my instruments I use alternatives, such as plumwood or tamarind, for the pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest. The fingerboards and nuts are a synthetic composite—called Corene—that is designed to mimic the look, feel, and workability of traditional ebony while being more durable and sustainable.
Violin, Barcelona 2021
Violin, Washington, DC 2020
Violin, Washington, DC 2020
Available at Indianapolis Violins.
Viola (416 mm), Washington, DC 2019
Available at Metzler Violins.