Over the last several years, my guitar building and repair business has taken on a small life of its own. Requests for custom instruments and repairs have finally compelled me to create a web site specifically for my lutherie work.
I’ll continue to leave the guitar pages on this site available, and perhaps even add a page from time to time if a particularly interesting project comes along. Otherwise, please check out Mountain Whimsy Custom Guitars.
Mountain Whimsy Custom Guitars
Parlor Guitar
A classic parlor-style guitar based on the OOO-28VS body size. 12 frets to the neck and a slightly shorter scale length at 24.9, make this a sensitive guitar to play, while the 4″ body depth give it plenty of volume.
Mandolins
In 2017, I added a couple of mandolin models to my repertoire – an Army/Navy-style and an octave mandolin.
OM Guitar
Versatile, easy to play, comfortable – this is my go to guitar for daily playing. Cutaway or full-body versions available.
Archtop Custom
It’s hard not to love the look of a classic archtop. Here’s my take on a L-5 body size, but multi-scale.
Mini
Based on the Taylor GS-Mini. 23.5″ scale, but still has the body at the 14th fret. A great travel guitar!
Repairs
Anything from a basic setup, to a broken headstock, to installing a pickup. I take on repairs for low cost to help build my knowledge and skills.
