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Inlaying the mother of pearl gewgah on the headstock of this Commando mandolin. Sharp tools help a lot, and so does going slowly.
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From a luthier's standpoint, what is better than hearing a great player bring out the full potential of an instrument you have made? Here is my friend Diogo Novaes playing his composition To Have You In My Care And Behold You In My Wake (don't worry, the song is shorter...) on his European maple and Adirondack Arum. Check out his YouTube channel for more of his beautiful work. www.youtube.com/@diogoandguitar
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Jeff’s Nautilus. Here is my superlative- ridden demo. I love this guitar.
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Frog and Toad will be performing this song, April Storm, and many others from our new CD "Still" in New Braunfels, TX at the BIG VI: Bowersox International Guitarapolooza Sept. 12th - 14th 2025. So excited to do so, and a big shoutout to Michael Eardley at Tanglewood Studios for his fine work on both this video, and our CD!
www.frogandtoadmusic.com
www.wilbornguitars.com
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I’m making a Commando here. ( Comma series mando… hence Commando.) The eye glasses are for size reference. This is fun. BRW and Sitka spruce.
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Jeff’s Nautilus. BRW, Swiss Bearclaw and a couple coats of epoxy pore filler. Now to set the neck.
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Some backyard photos of the Palo Escrito Nautilus I’ll be exhibiting at the ultimate Bowersox International Guitarapalooza in New Braunfels TX September 12-14.
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For the (tragically) last occurrence of B.I.G. In Texas next month, I will be offering this Carpathian and Palo Escrito Nautilus.
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This is an Arum that I built specifically for the sixth and final Bowersox International Guitarapolooza (let’s just say BIG) in New Braunfels, Texas this September 12-14. This is mastergrade Adirondack on top of a very special set of cocobolo rosewood. It has bells, it has whistles- my favorite of which is probably the emerald green purfling. This in one of two guitars I will be presenting for sale at the show. And when it’s all over, I will go home and cry because BIG has been my favorite show, and I will miss it sorely.
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A Nautilus in Honduras mahogany and redwood, with ebony binding and dark blue purfling. Heading off to Dolphin Music in Japan. It’s so cool to be getting some traction in the Japanese market. A demo is forthcoming-stay tuned.
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Here is a rare item! This is a baritone repertoire-doubler. Anything you play sounds completely fresh and new. In fact, it borders on magical. My pals at Dream Guitars have this one for sale right now.
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Here is a Nautilus, woodwork complete and pores all filled with epoxy. Ready for lacquer. This is redwood over lazy-curl Honduran mahogany with ebony bindings and lapis blue purfling. This baby is headed for Dolphin Music in Japan.
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The latest from my shop- a BRW and Adirondack Nautilus. I like it muchly.
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Here is my latest Nautilus. This is the finish “off the gun”- in other words,
yet to be wet sanded and buffed to a super high gloss. This is made of rare-bear quartersawn Brazilian and a lovely set of Adirondack spruce. My client daringly and boldly requested red purfling, and I couldn’t be happier with the color and look. Subtle, yet potent. I love it!
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Today I will cut my neck joint and set the neck on this BRW and Adirondack Nautilus. It’s got epoxy pore filler on it now, and you can really see the beautiful grain of the wood.
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