Guitar and Ukulele prices, options and ordering

For years, DeVine Guitars and Ukulele has been producing custom instruments to satisfy the needs of great musicians and collectors around the world.

All base model Guitars include the following:

Mastergrade Koa or similar back & sides
Carpathian or Engelmann Spruce top
Choice of Opal or shell body purfling
Honduran Mahogany neck
two-way truss rod
Ebony fingerboard bridge
Opal, Mother of Pearl or abalone fretboard dots
Opal, Mother of Pearl or abalone headstock logo
Curly Koa binding on the body and fretboard
Slotted headstock w/ Waverly tuners

All base model Ukuleles include the following:

Mastergrade Koa or similar back & sides
Carpathian or Engelmann Spruce top
Slotted headstock
Choice of Opal or shell body purfling
Honduran Mahogany neck
Carbon Fiber neck reinforcement
Ebony fingerboard & bridge
Radiused Fretboard
Side Sound port
Opal, Mother of Pearl or abalone fretboard dots
Opal, Mother of Pearl or abalone headstock logo
Curly Koa binding on the body and fretboard
Waverly open back machine tuners
Aquila strings

Things to think about when purchasing a custom instrument

Ask people that already play the luthier's instruments.

There is no better way to find out about a paticular custom guitar or ukulele builder than to ask people that already have one. A luthier should have some reviews or testimonials on their website that you may be able to contact and find out first hand about the overall quality of their work.

What type of instruments and playing styles does the luthier specialize in?

Find a luthier that builds in the style or type of music that you play. If you are playing soft jazz or finger picking styles, you may not want a luthier that specializes in strumming or pop/rock instruments.

How long is the waiting list?

We are all very excited when it comes to finally ordering that first (or 10th for that matter) hand made ukulele or guitar. Something not a lot of people think about is the waiting list. Most luthiers will have at least a year or two waiting list so please contact us to find out how long the current wait is?

Are the woods being used to build your custom instrument seasoned and luthier quality materials?

For any instruments to remain stable for the duration of it's life, the beautiful and rare woods it is constructed of NEED to be well seasoned and of a certain grade to produce a great sounding and long lasting work of art.

Talk to the luthier.

A very simple step, and very important. See if you have a connection with the luthier. The process of having an instrument built for you can go much more smoothly if you and the luthier understand each other. The more the luthier knows about you, your history and your playing style, the more the instrument will reflect and accentuate your playing.

-Models-

Steel string jumbo guitar	$12,500
Steel string Concert guitar	$12,000
Flamenco or classical guitar	$12,000
Steel string parlor guitar	$11,500
Baritone ukulele	$8000
Tenitone ukulele	$8000
Tenor ukulele	$7500
Concert ukulele	$7500