Below you will find a list of the more popular styles I am asked to build and a few variations available. Other models are available, further information upon request. The present list will be updated as I examine originals, make detailed plans and fashion replicas of them.
For a price quote, the various options available and/or further information, please email.
A Canadian made hard shell case is supplied with each instrument, however, custom fitted cases are available by special order.
1. Louis Panormo, London, 1819-1845 -French style, ‘Panormo Fecit”/Pegs, Ca. 1826 –Spanish style/mechanical tuners, Ca. 1834 2. Rene F. Lacote, Paris, 1820-1860 -6-string/Pegs or Period style mechanical tuners -7-string/Pegs or Reproduction mechanical tuners -10-string “Decachord” (2 Styles) /Pegs 3. Johann G. Stauffer, Vienna, Ca. 1778 – After 1851 -6-string/‘Legnani’ model/ Pegs or Mechanical tuners -7, 8 or 9-string/‘Legnani’ model/ Pegs –Terz/tertz/‘Legnani’ model/ Pegs or Mechanical tuners 4. Josef and Juan Pages, Cadiz, 1790-1830 -6-string/6-course/flush fingerboard/ Pegs 5. Gennaro Fabricatore, Naples, 1810-1845 -6-string/flush fingerboard/Pegs -6 string terz/flush fingerboard/Pegs 6. Aubry-Maire, Mirecourt, Ca. 1840 -6-string/Pegs or Period style Mechanical tuners -7 or 8 string/Pegs or Period style mechanical tuners 7. Humel, France, Ca. 1825 -6 string scalloped fingerboard/Pegs or mechanical tuners 8. Ludwig Reisinger, late 19th early 20th century -6 strings, adjustable neck, floating fingerboard. Other string configurations available 9. Johann Gottfried Scherzer, 1861 10 – 15 strings .
