" 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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  • 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: Sorry, this wood is no longer available.

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

Step

Description

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1

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

glue in tail block

3

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

4

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

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

7

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

first coat of oil

10

second coat of oil

11

third coat of oil

12

fourth coat of oil

13

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

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