Hand Made 2B Hand Played Just Say No to CNC
About
Building Instruments
I have two passions: Woodworking and stringed instruments. I began restoring vintage banjos in the 80’s and built a couple of banjos along the way. In 2005 I came across a dulcimer in need of repair. I took it apart and examined its construction. I rebuilt it and strung it up…and I was hooked. I gave up the restoration projects and spent my free time building dulcimers. Soon after, I began building ukuleles, and eventually added mandolins and I have built a few guitars as well. I moved to Colorado in late 2016 and began building fulltime.
I chose the name Cripple Creek for my mandolins to honor the rich history of the Colorado Gold Rush and the Pikes Peak region where I live and build instruments. Did you know there are at least a half a dozen songs that mention Cripple Creek?
Variety of Musical Instruments
Offering a variety of flattop mandolins, ukuleles and mountain dulcimers, all handmade one at a time.
My flattop mandolins and mandolas are built with superior lateral bracing and an induced arch of 96" for added tone and volume.
Guarantee
Fourteen day money back on new instruments if you are not completely satisfied. Pay only return shipping. 48 hour approval on used instruments.
Current projects: Teardrop Ukulele
Current projects: Medieval Gittern
