Please note my new pricing policy (effective June, 2004).

A flat rate deposit of $500.00 US will secure a place on my waiting list.

Several months before work commences, the instrument type and details will be agreed upon, and the final instrument price confirmed.   Please note that the price for the instrument will be from the price list that is current at that time.   When work commences, a second payment towards the instrument will be requested.   The final payment, which is required before shipping or pick-up, will include:   the balance owing on the instrument, the cost of the case, packing, shipping and insurance costs.

The cost of the case (from Kingham MTM Cases) is not included in the cost of the instrument.

Except for theorboes, the quoted prices are for instruments strung in nylon or nylgut.  Gut stringing is available at an extra cost.

Deposits are non-refundable.   However, the deposit may be applied to a future order (in which case the order will move to the end of my waiting list, and all of my current standard conditions at that time will apply).

An order that has not been fully paid for two months after completion will be offered for sale, and the deposit will be kept.

Canadian customers only must add 5% GST to the total cost of the instrument and case.   My GST number is 124231127.

US customers, please note that under the North America Free Trade Agreement lutes are duty-free between Canada and the USA.

Waiting Period / Price Increases
My current waiting period is approximately 6 years, although I generally will try to shorten this period for professional players.   However, no guarantee can be given to have an instrument completed by a given date.

Instrument prices are generally reviewed at the beginning of each year.   As a guideline to estimate future prices, from 2000 to 2008 my prices have increased 2 - 4% per year.