All models are available with custom options.  Please email or call me:  815-758-1505

Prices are approximate and do not include an arm rest or ToneGard or PickGuard. 

Time frame: Varies based upon current orders.  At this point the wait time is about 1 year. 

Down Payment: 30%, non-refundable after construction begins.  Balance due at shipment.  Approval period:  3-4 days.  I have never had an instrument sent back, but if for some reason you find it doesn't meet your expectations, I will need the instrument back (of course).  The final payment will be refunded when I sell the instrument.  If you cancel the order for some reason after I've started, I will finish the instrument as I can and after it's sold, your deposit will be returned less any nonrecoverable costs due to custom design work.

A model- High quality sitka or red spruce top, curly red maple back, sides, and neck.  Ebony headstock and fingerboard.  12" radius standard on fingerboard.  Sound:  the same as the much fancier F5 style.  Tone bar construction.

Emory Lester Model Mandolin- Red Spruce top, ebony fingerboard and headstock overlay, tortoise binding.  No inlay except at the 12th fret and side markers.  Top is jet black.  Side, back, and neck colors are as you wish.  Tone bar construction.

Emory Lester Model Mandola- Red Spruce top, ebony fingerboard and headstock overlay, tortoise binding.  No inlay except at the 12th fret and side markers.  Top is jet black.  Side, back, and neck colors are as you wish.  Tone bar construction.

2 Point Oval Hole- Englemann top, ebony fingerboard and headstock overlay.  X-braced.  Usually block MOP or abalone inlay.  Color? Much to discuss.

F5 Style - Red Spruce top, ebony fingerboard and headstock overlay.  Curly Red Maple back, sides, and neck.  Quilted maple usually available. Usually block MOP or abalone inlay. Tone bars.  More details on the Gallery page.

Guitar similar to SJ200

More Pictures on the Gallery Pages.............