Custom Work on Mandolins
Mandolins are an extension of your personality and make-up, and it is satisfying for your instrument to reflect and be to your likings.
The following work can be incorporated into a mandolin build order provided that all details and the price are agreed when an order is placed.
Custom Inlays and Tailpiece Engraving
Peghead and / or fretboard inlays in either mother of pearl, abalone or shell can be provided based on a customer’s design provided the final design can be achieved in the material requested.
The James hinged cast aluminium tailpieces that are used on my mandolins offer a great opportunity for personalized engraving
Other custom work that can be incorporated into a mandolin build order includes:
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Left-handed instruments
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Pickguards / fingerrests – nitrocellulose tortis , bound or un-bound
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Extra width of neck
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Customized neck profiles
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Hard cases
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Straps
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Tortis binding
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Custom color stain design
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Specific fret sizes
Greg Dunn