Mandolins:

The A model mandolin and the traditional, classic looking F model are both built in the same exacting manner. The top, or soundboard, is carved from seasoned Engelmann, Sitka, or Red Spruce and the back, sides, and neck are made from a wide range of maple. The peghead overlays, fingerboard, and bridge are Black Gabon Ebony. Only aged tone wood is used and carved to the optimum weight and stiffness, paying particular attention to the graduation or thickness of the top and back plates and the tone bars, resulting in a new instrument that is balanced, resonant and has great volume.

Heiden mandolins are the result of a genuine interest in making the most responsive, 'player friendly' instruments available. Take a look through the Photo Gallery to see examples of the different models and variations available.

Standard Model:

• seasoned figured maple back, neck and sides
• choice of Englemann, Sitka or Red (Adirondack) spruce top
• comfortable custom neck
• single ivoroid bound body
• unbound headstock, ebony faceplate, MOP logo
• nickel-plated tuners, James tailpiece

Deluxe Model:

• standard model options plus...
• ivoroid single binding on headstock, fingerboard, top, and back
• torch (flowerpot) inlay
• Waverly tuners

Artist Model:

• deluxe model options plus...
• choice of fern or torch abalone peghead inlay
• black and white bindings on headstock, fingerboard, top, and back
• highly figured red or sugar (hard) maple
• varnish finish

Guitars:

Please contact me for information and quote on a custom-made flattop or archtop guitar.