" The instrument is quite beautiful to look at.  Everything came together so perfectly. The maple binding really enhances the beauty.  It’s all so perfect! The sound is so pure and rich!  It was so full sounding ! I know that it will continue to improve as time goes by.  That’s so awesome!  The first thing I played was Smoky Mountain Lullabye.  I’m sure you know it.  One of my favorite pieces to play.  Today, my fingers are sore, as I played for quite a long time last night. Thank you all for your time, talent and dedication.  You have given me a gift that I will treasure (and play!) for the rest of my life. "

- Michael F.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: May 25, 2017
Completed: Aug 31, 2017

  • Curly Koa top, back & sides

  • Maple body binding with Abalone purfling on top

  • Abalone rosette

  • High gloss finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Maple binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Geared machine head tuners with amber buttons

  • Custom Signature Headplate

Hand-crafted in the USA by Gordon & Char Mayer and Aaron Keim. Each instrument is numbered & signed.

 

Wood Grade: Classic
Wood Availability: This wood species is available. Specific wood sets vary.

Cascade Series Wood Cascade Series Wood

 

Gallery Photos (completed instrument)

Back

Front

Full Front
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

May 22

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

May 23

glue in tail block

3

May 24

rout & glue-in end graft, kerf top edge, kerf bottom edge, brace back

4

May 25

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

May 29

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

May 30

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck, rout binding channels, glue in top binding

7

May 31

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

prep for finish, tape off for spraying

  

9

fill pores

  

10

gloss topcoat

  

11

buff finish

  

12

Aug 23

glue neck/fretboard onto body

13

Aug 28

glue on bridge

14

Aug 30

make saddle, (put in pickup, if any), cut nut, final fretwork, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set