Luthier Michael Dolan has been handcrafting quality guitars for over thirty-five years. After Dolan graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts, he went to work for a prestigious bass and guitar manufacturer.
Dolan's full service shop offers custom built guitars and basses (solid body, arch-top, acoustic, neck-through, bolt-on, set-neck, and headless), custom ukuleles, as well as repairs. He works in domestic and exotic woods, and uses hardware and electronics from all well-known manufacturers. Finishes include a standard acrylic top coat/polyester base, nitrocellulose, and hand rubbed oil.
As luthier Dolan likes to point out, a "Custom Guitar is a unique expression of the vision of a particular individual. Because there are so many options and variables, offering a price list has proven to be impractical." However, Dolan's prices generally run between $2,000 and $4,000. Prices are determined by the nature of the project, and the costs of components and building materials.
Working with their custom guitar order form, Michael Dolan can provide a firm up-front price quote. All custom guitars are guaranteed for tone, playability, and overall quality. For more information contact Michael Dolan directly.
Instruments currently built in Upper Lake, Lake County, CA. Dolan has been in business since 1977.