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My name is Andy of Andy's Instruments & Wood Art LLC.  I am a member of the (Association of String Instrument Artisans).  I repair and make string instruments.  Thirty years ago I began making acoustic and electric guitars.  There were very few books on making string instruments.  Also I didn't have the financial resource to buy power tools.  I researched and found how the old masters made string instruments using hand tool and followed their technique.  I also worked beside professionals who used hand tools. I developed the skills to make guitars using hand tools only.  Through out the years working with woods of many types by hand, I've formed a bond with wood.  I know how to use wood to enhance tone and amplify sound.  My years of work with different woods has given me the talent to construct quality great sounding instruments.

    Because I value older made string instruments I prefer to restore/repair worn discarded string instruments back to perfection. I cherish all string instruments and feel great accomplishment when I can save an aged guitar or violin.

    I continue to custom make string instruments.  You can view them on the Handcrafted String Instruments for Sale page.  The instruments I make are:

• Acoustic steel string , Classical and electric Guitars.

• Mandolins.

• Violins.

• Ukuleles.

• Dulcimers.

• Lutes.