b manning lutherie builds custom stringed instruments for the discerning player. We specialize in dreadnought and parlor guitars, plus the asymmetrical two-point “Duck” mandolin.
We use the finest materials available:
- True rosewoods (dalbergia)
- Engelmann, Sitka, and Red spruce
- European & American maple
- Vintage reproduction tuning machines
- Custom vintage tailpieces
- Randy Wood vintage reproduction bridges
For more information on designing your custom guitar or mandolin, contact luthier Ben Manning via email: mndawg (at) gmail.com