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Lefty's New Eagle Boomer |
A Custom A+ Mandolin |
WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE.
Don’t be confused by the name Lefty Luthier, though I have built a far higher percentage of left handed instruments than other custom luthiers, many of my instruments are standard right-hand ones; I just happen to be left-handed and inherited this moniker. I build only custom instruments; mandolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, mandocellos and Boomers plus archtop, OM and 000 Guitars. All are intended as a statement of the individual customer, to reflect your personality in appearance as well as fantastic sound quality. My business plan is simple; I build what you want with attention to every detail including unique one-of-a kind as well as traditional and replica instruments. I generally don’t do service or repair work to other luthier’s products though I will always do so on those that I build. I do however excel at the restoration of vintage instruments and converting from right to left play on all stringed instruments.
Regardless of trim or finish, an instrument built by Lefty is constructed from the finest materials available and, given reasonable care, will last for many generations. I strive for excellence in both sound quality and visual beauty and expect my customers to settle for nothing less. When an individual instrument is built from my standard ala carte price list, F5 mandolins and H5 mandolas range in price from $2,200 to $6,500, A style mandolins and mandolas from $1,700 to $5,500, MC4 octave mandolins and MC5 mandocellos from $3,000 to $7,000, the Boomer starts at $3,500 and the guitars range from $3,500 to $20,000. I specialize in fossil ivory bridges and unique tailpieces. For those interested in a volume purchase of instruments (3 or more) I can offer a substantial discount. I occasionally have new and pre-owned instruments for sale so check the "Instruments for Sale" box above-right for the latest offerings. I am always interested in acoustical challenges and custom work so please inquire.
A word to my customers: Your privacy is of paramount importance to me. I will never disclose or boast your name to a prospective customer or post it on-line without your permission but I do depend on your word of mouth endorsement for future business.
