Pickard Acoustics (guitar maker, luthier, tutor) offers a wide range of handbuilt steel-strung guitars, mandolin family instruments, banjos and ukuleles. (Nylon-strung guitars are available to special order.)Guitars, ukuleles and mandolin family instruments are flat-top design and all feature a unique bracing system which produces a bright tone and even response. Each instrument is built using solid wood construction, employing a variety of tone-woods and spruce or cedar tops, and features a glued dovetail joint connecting neck to body (including Ukuleles).Guitars are available in various body shapes and sizes with either 12 frets or 14 frets to the body. 12 fret models feature a slotted head whilst 14 fret models have a solid head.Ukuleles are offered as sopranino, soprano, concert, tenor or baritone.Banjos are available to special order as either 5-string, tenor, plectrum or 6-string guitar/banjo.Please inquire about other fretted string instruments.Tuition offered.