Dave Bertoncini

"My instruments are hand-built, one at a time, in my small shop, by me alone. I strive to be different by working one-on-one with my customers throughout the entire process, sending e-mail updates and pictures of the entire process. I encourage customers to name their instrument in a manner that has a personal meaning to them, and then the instrument, inlay, and label all follow that theme. Of course, customers can pick many other options, such as the woods for the top and back and sides, nut width, string spacing, neck profile, finishes, fret size, and any other aspect of the instrument. It�s completely custom. I also try to start with established designs as a basis, and work and improve from there to coax everything possible from the instrument. Often, people purchase something with high expectations, and end up being disappointed. I strive to have customers be more than satisfied."