In response to a recent post of mine, several folks suggested I look up Davy Stuart for an octave mandolin or bouzouki. I've tried to send him email but have not heard anything back from him.
His websites have prices as of 2002 (which, given the current exchange rate are a bargain -- especially from what I've heard of his instruments). I'd really like to ask about prices/wait times/etc.
Try posting your inquiry on mandolincafe.com in the builders or general discussion sections; there have been lots of discussion of this luthier's work there in the past. Someone will come through for you - good luck!
Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Hello All,
In response to a recent post of mine, several folks suggested I look up Davy Stuart for an octave mandolin or bouzouki. I've tried to send him email but have not heard anything back from him.
His websites have prices as of 2002 (which, given the current exchange rate are a bargain -- especially from what I've heard of his instruments). I'd really like to ask about prices/wait times/etc.
Anyone worked with Davy lately?
Keyton
# Posted on March 25th 2005 by keytonw
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Keyton,
Try posting your inquiry on mandolincafe.com in the builders or general discussion sections; there have been lots of discussion of this luthier's work there in the past. Someone will come through for you - good luck!
# Posted on March 25th 2005 by Keith Dubinsky
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
He posted to cittern-L as recently as march 8, using his davy <at> stuart.co.uk address.
# Posted on March 25th 2005 by s1m0n
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
E-mail:
davy <at> stuart.co.nz
Website:
http://www.stuart.co.nz/
# Posted on March 25th 2005 by Patkiwi
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Oops--of course its .co.nz, and not .co.uk. My mistake.
# Posted on March 25th 2005 by s1m0n
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Keyton,
Perhaps this is moot now, but just in case I have posted your inquiry over on the cafe; here's the link:
http://www.mandolincafe.net/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=739b16f0f0bde0e9e647680d1e1eafde;act=ST;f=16;t=23427;r=1
Have fun,
Keith
# Posted on March 26th 2005 by Keith Dubinsky
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
If you are interested in the NZ dollar, I seriously recommend you check out Paddy Burgin in NZ too. If Davy has a long waiting list, have a look here
http://www.burginguitars.co.nz/2K4_bouzoukis.htm#shanghai
I own one of his instruments and they are wonderful,
KS
# Posted on March 27th 2005 by KS
Re: Looking for Davy Stuart, Luthier
Davy Stuart, Luthier
141 England Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone 03 9813814 (o/seas +64 3 9813814)
www.stuart.co.nz
Good stuff! Good luck,
stv
# Posted on March 28th 2005 by stv culchie