Charles J. Sutton, Luthier Charles Sutton designs and builds a variety of stringed musical instruments employing proven, traditional methods of construction.
All instruments are handmade, and all are made to order.
A master craftsman with over 30 years experience, Charles combines skills in sculpture, woodcarving, design, jewelry, fine metalworking and painting to produce instruments that are exceptionally pleasing to the eye and touch. And as a practicing musician himself, he is much concerned with the need for ease of playing, and strives always to attain the best musical and tonal qualities possible in any instrument. Although a basic price list can be furnished, it is preferable to quote prices on individual orders, according to materials requested, availability, and complexity of design. Traditional woods and other materials are preferred and many are held in stock. However, we continue to seek out new sources and suppliers, and often experiment with newer, perhaps less conventional materials.