From our workshops in Texas and Europe, a few skilled hands create outstanding models of the most revered master makers one at a time. The finest seasoned tonewoods are selected and each instrument is finished with a classic varnish based on the same materials used by the great Italian makers. Exquisite antiqued and shaded hand brushed oil varnishes are now featured from the Jacques Nicolai Deluxe advanced student line on up to the Master made Replica, Artist, Vuillaume, Hawthorne and Signature Series. These archival hand applied and hand polished finishes have won acclaim from professional artists, as well as all members of the string community nationwide.

Entry level and progressing students are impressed by the playability of the Biscotti^TM and Jacques Nicolai^TM lines. These robust sounding instruments are noted for ease and and projection easily advancing the student's efforts. Entirely carved, the instruments offer surprising value with select woods and an attractive varnish. Bridges, sound posts, and pegs are expertly fitted by hand, and the fingerboards are planed to exacting specifications.  Both of these lines have impressed countless listeners in concerts, contests, and other performance venues.

The Jacques Nicolai^TM Deluxe and SE models offer increased range of power, tonal shadings, and an old world feel to the string response. The JN Deluxe is now offered with an old world Italian formula handbrushed oil varnish incorporating the finest elements for sound as well as visual artistry. These models have brought many aspiring students to professional playing levels and are regularly praised for their ability to mimic a fine old Master Made instrument costing many times the price!

Replica^TM, Hawthorne^TM, Vuillaume^TM, Signature Series^TM, Master Artist^TM, Soloist^TM, and individually signed models offer exacting specifications to the advanced through artist level performer. In addition to the special handfinishing and proprietary oil varnish process, specific characteristics are available for exacting performance needs and applications. These unique masterpieces incorporate the very finest materials, models, acoustical tuning, exceptional varnish work, professional playability and adjustment for the most demanding performer.