" I must say, pictures do not do it justice. The black and white ebony is beautiful and the one-piece sitka spruce is definitely a step up in appearance and is unusual. Of course, Larry’s inlay work is impeccable, gorgeous, and worth every penny- incredible detail; what an artist and a rightful legend!. I absolutely love the tone and the musicality of 6 strings- it adds so much to the sound, and is quite easy to strum. This will undoubtedly become my favorite instrument. As with the resonator you made for me previously, a pleasure to work with you Cary! Your attention to detail and willingness to work with the customer is a valued quality I really appreciate. "

- Leo T.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Feb 13, 2020
Completed: Mar 06, 2020

  • Black & White Ebony back & sides

  • Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top

  • Ebony body binding with Abalone purfling on top

  • Abalone rosette

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Ebony binding & Special Inlay markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Custom Signature Headplate

  • K&K Twin Spot pickup

Hand-crafted in the USA by Cary Kelly. Each instrument is numbered & signed.

 

Wood Grade: Specialty
Wood Availability: This wood is temporarily available. Quantity is very limited.

Cascade Series Wood Cascade Series Wood

 

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CWD: #2617

Sample of a Six-String Tenor. This one features inlay work by Larry Robinson.
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

Feb 12

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Feb 13

glue in tail block

3

Feb 14

rout & glue-in end graft, kerf top edge, kerf bottom edge, brace back

4

Feb 21

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Feb 24

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Feb 25

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck, rout binding channels, glue in top binding

7

Feb 26

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

Feb 28

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Feb 29

first coat of oil

10

Mar 2

second coat of oil

11

Mar 3

third coat of oil

12

Mar 4

fourth coat of oil

13

Mar 5

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Mar 6

make saddle, (put in pickup, if any), cut nut, final fretwork, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set