| Custom Crafted Fine Stringed Instruments 'Tradition-Strong, High-Tech Smart' |
- Master Builder, Designer and Restoration Artist
- No Standard Models just High Standards
- Accurate Vintage Voiced-Heirloom Quality
- Non-Vintage Prices
Denis Merrill has trained with the finest craftsmen in the world. He builds classical, acoustic,
and electric guitars and basses, mandolins, and ancient, novel instruments. Denis is able to
customize designs to your specific needs. He specializes in innovation and is able to create
instruments for all different body types and physical conditions. He is a classically trained fine
artist with work in museum and private collections.
 | Tradition Strong Designs | |
| Eco-Friendly Business | |
| Over 30 years experience and training | |
| Advanced ergonomics for special needs | |
Vintage Quality Sound
Denis uses 30-100 year old aged materials to create a true vintage sound. He uses a
proprietary treatment called 'Soul Aging', which adds a distinct vintage-quality sound typically
associated with years of playing. This service can be applied to your existing guitars.
Denis uses 30-100 year old aged materials to create a true vintage sound. He uses a
proprietary treatment called 'Soul Aging', which adds a distinct vintage-quality sound typically
associated with years of playing. This service can be applied to your existing guitars.
Construction of the Highest Standards
Denis offers 14 different types of aged top woods and 30 types of select aged hard woods for
building his fine instruments and offers 30-100 year old woods to help obtain a true vintage
sound. All are completed with traditional and custom-made finishes using natural dyes and
extracts applied with Old World techniques. Using proprietary build techniques, including many
components that are custom-made, Denis is always open to new suggestions and ideas.
Denis offers 14 different types of aged top woods and 30 types of select aged hard woods for
building his fine instruments and offers 30-100 year old woods to help obtain a true vintage
sound. All are completed with traditional and custom-made finishes using natural dyes and
extracts applied with Old World techniques. Using proprietary build techniques, including many
components that are custom-made, Denis is always open to new suggestions and ideas.
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| Quilted mahogany top add-on vintage Steinberger |
| Bayou gold organic hand applied finish |
Three Kings varnish over 'Olden Days' shellac
| Aged country whiskey '65' true mahogany |
| Mahogany/Maple quilt top flame burst |