Suppliers

For suppliers who are mainly or exclusively tonewood suppliers, see the Tonewood page. Yes, I know that’s repetitively redundant.

We’ll start with lists compiled by others.

Link Lists Complied Elsewhere

(Well, what would you call it?)

• G.A.L. Links & Resources – Lutherie Suppliers. The list compiled by the Guild of American Luthiers. Doesn’t sort in any way, so includes tonewood, hardware, vacuum tubes et al.

General

• Siminoff Banjo & Mandolin Parts. Located in California, they cater to the Banjo/Mandolin crowd.
  • Wood and wooden parts.
    • Necks – A variety of necks (banjo, mandolin, mandola) in maple, walnut or mahogony, with the basic price in the range of $90-$120.
    • Fretboards
    • Ribs
    • Sound and Backboards
    • Bridges
    • Tools and Fixtures
    • Services – They provide a variety of services; peghead carving, heel shaping, trussrod installation, fretboard install, f-hole routing. Each of these cost extra.
  • Hardware
  • Decoratives
  • Inlay
  • Kits
  • Books
  • Plans and blueprints

Chromes – tailpieces, bridges, services

• Advanced Plating | World’s Finest Chrome and Powder Coating. Apparently a specialty shop “If you truly want the top of the heap for Gibson Bridges and tailpieces then you need to speak with Advanced Plating in Nashville. they MAKE the Historic bridges FOR Gibson. and they are SWEET.. and not too awful expensive.” and “I think Advanced Plating makes Tele bridges as well, But I could be wrong about that. I know they have a whole catalog of parts and are a Top Secret supplier in the guitar world.” (Bruce Bennett on LinkedIn “Luthier Built” group)

Violins, Violas, Bass Fiddles

• Shar Music Catering mostly to the Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass family, they do also carry Fender Mandolins. Apparently based in Ann Arbor, MI.