Bardsong Instruments

Bardsong Instruments

Handmade Mandocellos, Irish Bouzoukis, Octave Mandolins, Dulcitars, Bone Boxes, Luthier Woods, Guitar That's my creed and it's what I do. I love building them.

Founded in 1995, Bardsong sprung
from accidental beginnings. While picking up a load of mulch
for my landscaping business in Nashville Tenn,
I spotted a large mountain of sawed in half
Gibson Guitars, awaiting a giant grinder
to chew them to bits. That day I passed on the mulch and instead,
loaded the truck with LesPauls, SGs, Explorers, Double Necks, etc....

After putting together thousands of b

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 21/05/2018

I have LOTS of necks in Stock right now....Text me for pricing and quality

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 19/05/2018

New Fishman Pickups in stock. All kinds of models and configurations....from 50-350 depending on what you're looking for...

08/05/2018
Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 29/04/2018

Lot of 4 Martin D-Dovetail Necks 25.4 Long Scale. 110.00 for all 4 necks!
Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. They are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs. kits, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale.
Thank you very much!

Back & Side Sets 28/04/2018

Purging leftover stock I don't need any more....Martin Guitar Back & Side sets....Backs and sides in Sycamore....backs in Ovangkol, Sweetgum in back & Side sets, Guatamalen Rosewood in backs.... There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to US and overseas....
Thank you very much!

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 28/04/2018

Purging leftover stock I don't need any more....Martin Guitar Kit for sale: 300.00 GPCPA Cutaway Ovangkol Guitar KIt..Sitka Spruce Top.. Richlite fretboard. Richlite Bridge. .... Mortis Tennon Bolt on Neck with neck block and tail block. Bookmatched Ovangkol pre-bent and radius'd side set. Ovangkol back set...... Disclaimer: These kits are all Genunine Martin Parts
From my personal Stock that I will not be using in my
own Builds. So I've decided to assemble some of them
into Kits to offer those who would like a chance to built
their own guitar at a great price. Unless otherwise shown
or noted, they do not include Strings, tuners, truss rods,
or instructions. What you see in the photos is the actual
parts you will receive. You will need woodworking ability
to assemble these as well as tools. I've included lots of
extra bracing as most do not have the top tone bars, just
the main X-bracing and popsicle sticks and Top brace
where truss rod access is allowed, but there are
extra braces so you can make & scallop your own tone bars to
your tastes. There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. Some neck blocks may need adjusting
or sanding for a proper snug fit.
I will not seperate of swap out the parts in these
kits. Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. Kits are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to most lower 48
is 35.00 per kit. More overseas and elsewhere.
Thank you very much!

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 28/04/2018

Purging leftover stock I don't need any more....Martin Guitar Kit for sale: 300.00 000 Guitar KIt..Sitka Spruce Top.. Rosewood fretboard. Rosewood Bridge. .... Dovetail Neck with neck block and tail block. Bookmatched Indian Rosewood pre-bent and radius'd side set. 3 piece Indian Rosewood back set with Rosewood wedge...Note: there is a chip out on end of one side set, see photos, I've included evtra rosewood pieces so you can cut it out and do a wedge style end cap.... Disclaimer: These kits are all Genunine Martin Parts
From my personal Stock that I will not be using in my
own Builds. So I've decided to assemble some of them
into Kits to offer those who would like a chance to built
their own guitar at a great price. Unless otherwise shown
or noted, they do not include Strings, tuners, truss rods,
or instructions. What you see in the photos is the actual
parts you will receive. You will need woodworking ability
to assemble these as well as tools. I've included lots of
extra bracing as most do not have the top tone bars, just
the main X-bracing and popsicle sticks and Top brace
where truss rod access is allowed, but there are
extra braces so you can make & scallop your own tone bars to
your tastes. There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. Some neck blocks may need adjusting
or sanding for a proper snug fit.
I will not seperate of swap out the parts in these
kits. Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. Kits are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to most lower 48
is 35.00 per kit. More overseas and elsewhere.
Thank you very much!

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 28/04/2018

Martin Guitar D-45-35? Kit for sale: 300.00 D45-35 -Rosewood Style Guitar kit Richlite fretboard. ebony Bridge.Dovetail Volute Neck with neck block and tail block. Bookmatched Solid Guatemalan & Indian 3 piece Rosewood Back Set..Solid Indian Rosewood pre-bent and radius'd side set. Sitka D-28 Top that needs the soundhole sawn out but is already set with rosette... Disclaimer: These kits are all Genunine Martin Parts
From my personal Stock that I will not be using in my
own Builds. So I've decided to assemble some of them
into Kits to offer those who would like a chance to built
their own guitar at a great price. Unless otherwise shown
or noted, they do not include Strings, tuners, truss rods,
or instructions. What you see in the photos is the actual
parts you will receive. You will need woodworking ability
to assemble these as well as tools. I've included lots of
extra bracing as most do not have the top tone bars, just
the main X-bracing and popsicle sticks and Top brace
where truss rod access is allowed, but there are
extra braces so you can make & scallop your own tone bars to
your tastes. There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. Some neck blocks may need adjusting
or sanding for a proper snug fit.
I will not seperate of swap out the parts in these
kits. Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. Kits are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to most lower 48
is 35.00 per kit. More overseas and elsewhere.
Thank you very much! https://www.facebook.com/bardsonginstruments/

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 26/03/2018

Martin Guitar Kit for sale: #8....200.00 D15M. Mahogany Top.. Rosewood fretboard. Rosewood Bridge. Mahogany Joined back.... Volute Dovetail Neck with neck block and tail block. Bookmatched Mahogany pre-bent and radius'd side set with crack but added a set of Mahogany Laminate Sides as well so you can use either. Top has seam seperation where fretboard glues on top...see pics...easy fix... Disclaimer: These kits are all Genunine Martin Parts
From my personal Stock that I will not be using in my
own Builds. So I've decided to assemble some of them
into Kits to offer those who would like a chance to built
their own guitar at a great price. Unless otherwise shown
or noted, they do not include Strings, tuners, truss rods,
or instructions. What you see in the photos is the actual
parts you will receive. You will need woodworking ability
to assemble these as well as tools. I've included lots of
extra bracing as most do not have the top tone bars, just
the main X-bracing and popsicle sticks and Top brace
where truss rod access is allowed, but there are
extra braces so you can make & scallop your own tone bars to
your tastes. There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. Some neck blocks may need adjusting
or sanding for a proper snug fit.
I will not seperate of swap out the parts in these
kits. Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. Kits are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to most lower 48
is 35.00 per kit. More overseas and elsewhere....

Photos from Bardsong Instruments's post 26/03/2018

Martin Guitar Kit for sale: 215.00 #6 018 Parlor Style ADIRONDAK Spruce Top.. Rosewood fretboard. Rosewood Bridge.Also included Richlite Fretboard & bridge as the rosewood has flaws shown....just in case you don't want to work around them.... Simple Dovetail Neck with neck block and tail block. Bookmatched Mahogany pre-bent and radius'd side set. Mahogany back set already joined. Disclaimer: These kits are all Genunine Martin Parts
From my personal Stock that I will not be using in my
own Builds. So I've decided to assemble some of them
into Kits to offer those who would like a chance to built
their own guitar at a great price. Unless otherwise shown
or noted, they do not include Strings, tuners, truss rods,
or instructions. What you see in the photos is the actual
parts you will receive. You will need woodworking ability
to assemble these as well as tools. I've included lots of
extra bracing as most do not have the top tone bars, just
the main X-bracing and popsicle sticks and Top brace
where truss rod access is allowed, but there are
extra braces so you can make & scallop your own tone bars to
your tastes. There are, may, will be flaws, small clear
knots, sanding marks, scratches, checks, and so forth, but
they are all very workable and will still make a great
guitar. Some neck blocks may need adjusting
or sanding for a proper snug fit.
I will not seperate of swap out the parts in these
kits. Please read entire description before asking questions
as the answer in probably here. So I cannot answer already
addressed questions. Kits are boxed and packed very well.
I accept paypal as payment. Please view pics carefully as
I've shown everything in detail. I also have quantity of nice
Martin stock for sale such as Necks, Backs, Sides for sale.
Please visit my "Bardsong Instruments" FB page to view some
of that stock and pricing as well as all the other kits I
currently have for sale. When a kit
is sold I will mark it as Sold. Shipping to most lower 48
is 35.00 per kit. More overseas and elsewhere.
Thank you very much!

Lots of Stock right now.... 08/01/2018

Lots of Stalk....look In The Albums in photos to see some of the Guitar Woods I currently have available. Cheers

12 fret Necks Slot Head 08/01/2018

12 fret slot heads....Necks in D 000 & om Dovetail & Volute, dovetail withput volutes, Simple dovetail, & 12 fret slotheads..... 30.00 for Dovetails & Dovetail with Volutes 35 each. Discount on Qty. 12 string also available. Also Have 12 fret slothead necks that are mortis tennon Bolt ons @80 each. Also some Simple Dovetails without Volutes @ 25.00 each.

New Side Sets 08/01/2018

New... Mahogany side sets. 20.00 per set...Small workable flaws, There may be sanding marks, open knots, grain imperfections....

Rosewood Peghead veneers. 1.00 each... 08/01/2018

Peghead Veneers. 1.00 ea

Tops 08/01/2018

Tops. Very few with rosettes...a couple Ds a 000, maybe an odd this or that. Then there are a few glued up Sitka & Endleman tops sets...30.00 each

Mahogany Straight Side Sets 08/01/2018

Mahogany Straight side sets. 20.00 per set.

Necks 08/01/2018

Necks in D 000 & om Dovetail & Volute, dovetail withput volutes, Simple dovetail, & 12 fret slotheads..... 30.00 for Dovetails & Dovetail with Volutes 35 each. Discount on Qty. 12 string also available. Also Have 12 fret slothead necks that are mortis tennon Bolt ons @80 each. Also some Simple Dovetails without Volutes @ 25.00 each.

Bridges Braces Blocks Tops&Backs 04/12/2017

Bridges are 5.00 braces blocks tops and backs priced accordingly....not very much of the preshaped tops and backs....

Necks 04/12/2017

Necks...most are 25.4 scale...Bolt ons...mortis tennons, dovetails. Volutes. 12 fret slot heads...25 each...except 12 fret slot heads are 80 & dovetail volutes are 35.00

Madinter Backs sets- QTY 10 04/12/2017

Madinter- QTY 10 Back Sets. 20.00 each

SweetGum Side Sets 04/12/2017

Sweetgum Side Sets... some are a bit oversized....and need planed down...or they are thick enough to be used as backs too...20.00 per set...

Mahogany Back Sets 04/12/2017

Bookmatched Mahogany Back Sets. 20.00 per set. Very nice solid wood sets. Flaws are small and very workable.

Rosewood 000 Laminate Side Sets. 04/12/2017

Rosewood Laminate side sets. composed of Rosewood on inner & outer & Mahogany core. Very strong.. Hold shape very very well. These are the last American made Laminates. Production has moved to mexico. No flaws. 20.00 per set.

Laminate Mahogany Backs 04/12/2017

Laminate Mahogany Backs. These are 3 piece Laminates of triple mahogany.They are beautiful and very strong. These are the last made in USA. Production of these has moved to Mexico. 15.00 each back. there are no flaws in these...

Guatemalan Rosewood & Sweet Gum Back Sets 04/12/2017

Guatemalan Rosewood & Sweet Gum Back Sets...20.00 each set
There are some flays but most can still be worked with. The VERY flawed models I see at a pretty deep discount but those have chips and cracks and such.

Fretboards Currently in Stock. 04/12/2017

Fretboards Currently in Stock. Rosewood & Ebony. Most are slotted. 20 of them are not slotted but Radius'ed. Most are 25.4 scale. Some are 24.9 Scale.10.00 each. There are some flays but most can still be worked with. The VERY flawed models I see at a pretty deep discount but those have chips and cracks and such.

#1 New Era Dulcitar For Sale 18/07/2015

#1 5 String Dulcitar pm for dteails Solid Reclaimed Woods. Mahogany, lacewood, bloodwood, rosewood, ebony, Sitka Spruce, yellowheart. American Elk Antler Saddle & Nut. 24.5 scale. Strung 36, 28-10, 13-13.

Some past builds 16/07/2015
Untitled album 16/07/2015

Current Residence of Bardsong Instruments

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