Banjos

I really fell in love with the sound of the mandolin when I heard the David Grisman Quintet. I built my first Mandolin at Pattison Stringed Instruments in 1980, out of personal curiosity and subsequently by request. I have built ‘A’ style and ‘F’…

Over the last decade we have built a catalogue of unique instruments for our customers focusing on tone, playability, fit and finish. We have blended the elements of these custom builds into our selection of standard models. After a period of time…

I’ve had a fascination with wood working from a very early age. Soapbox racers, ice boats, kayaks, furniture, house framing and canoes are all on the “been done” list. I am a licensed truck mechanic, recently retired from teaching that trade as a…

Established in 2002, we feel grateful every day to be creating playable works of art, drawing inspiration from places old and new. The artistry isn’t merely in the execution, it’s also in the ideas themselves – our customers’…