Bowed Instruments Custom Shop

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div>   <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" "><U>TK Instruments Home</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#_getting_started" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Getting started</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#standard_cello_features_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Standard features</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#upright___bowed_models__1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Models</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#wood_options" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Wood Options</U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#upright_bass___cello_neck" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Neck Specifications</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="electric_cello_custom_shop_m.htm#cases" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cases</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="vicellotar_custom_shop.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vicellotar V "><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vicellotar</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/tkinstruments?fref=ts" TARGET="_top" TITLE="https://www.facebook.com/tkinstruments?f"><U><IMG SRC="161041410.jpg" border=0 width="65" height="65" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="787" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#888888" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 215 WIDTH="779"><div> <B>Bowed Instrument Custom Shop</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="766" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#DDDDDD" BORDERCOLORDARK="#777777" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 136 WIDTH="762"><bR> <div> The <A HREF="#standard_cello_features_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>standard features</U></A>, and custom options listed within this page, are what is <I>currently available</I> on <B><U>all </U></B>Custom Shop Bowed instruments.</div> <div> If you are searching for an option and/or feature that has been seen within the TK Instruments web-site, yet it is no longer listed within this Custom Shop page; that is because those features and/or options have been discontinued.</div> <div> My reasons for eliminating  these older options and/or features was simply to continuously improve the quality (and passion) of my work.</div> <div> Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> God if this is meant to be please make it happen with all your Blessings; and please only bring me worthy customers; and keep me Protected. I ask this of you in Jesus name.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 357 WIDTH="779"><div>  <A NAME="_getting_started"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Getting started:</B></div> <div> These instruments are only available in very limited quantities (1 or 2 per year) so please <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><U>contact me</U></A> <I>before</I> you fall in love!</div> <div> Please be sure to carefully read the <A HREF="policies.htm#custom_shop_instrument_policies" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Policies"><U>Policies</U></A><A HREF="policies.htm#custom_shop_instrument_policies" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Policies"><U> </U></A>.</div> <div> If you then wish to reserve the construction of your custom instrument; a deposit of 75% of the total cost will be required before beginning this process. </div> <div> Please see further details on this in the <A HREF="id109.htm#custom_instrument_emails" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ</U></A>.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Once you have chosen your favorite cello or bass model, you will then need to go through this <I><U>entire</U></I> page and copy any additional custom options that you might want from  within this page <U>only</U>; then paste each option that will make up your custom instrument onto an e-mail that has been addressed to me [ vicellotar@gmail.com ].</div> <div> Please be sure to <I>double check your list</I> and make sure you have not missed any details, and then e-mail it to me <I><U>along with your phone number</U></I> so that we can begin discussing your instrument in person.</div> <div> This is tougher then it sounds<I>, so please carefully read through this page as you go.</I></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Also</B></FONT><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >please be sure to read</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >all the fine print notes because they are often very important.</FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Remember you are building your dream instrument here, so TRY TO HAVE FUN!</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="779" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 296 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="standard_cello_features_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> All Custom Shop Cellos include the following standard features at no extra cost: </div> <div> <B>To add more options to your instrument;</B> such as inlay, wood, ornamentations, etc. scroll down this page to select.</div> <div> <A HREF="bowed_instrument_neck_design.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowed Instrument Neck Design"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">S</U></A><A HREF="bowed_instrument_neck_design.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowed Instrument Neck Design"><U>pecial Bowed Instrument Neck design</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Double expanding dual adjustable truss rod</div> <div> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Exotic wood</U></A> Truss rod cover </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sperzel tuners *(Black)</div> <div>       *<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >[other colors may be available but the RMC system and Tripod are both black so black Sperzels seem to go best]</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">RMC Pickup & Poly Drive II Cello MIDI Ready system</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Height adjustable bridge</div> <div> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Exotic wood</U></A> laminated  <A HREF="id17_head_stock_construction_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U>high strength headstock construction</U></A>.</div> <div> <A HREF="id17_what_about_finishes_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hand rubbed Oil finish</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A selection of <A HREF="#seasoned_tonewood__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Hand select Tonewoods</U></A> are available for use on almost ALL options at no extra cost</div> <div> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Exotic wood</U></A> top</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bogen tripod, mounting head, and quick release system. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">up to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$100 </FONT>credit towards your favorite brand of strings </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="779" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#AAAAAA" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 103 WIDTH="771"><div>  <A NAME="upright___bowed_models__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Models </B></div> <div> (Cello & other bowed instruments)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 475 WIDTH="771"><div> <B>Opening price on a </B><A HREF="#standard_cello_features_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B> </B></I><B>4 string Electric Cello is:</B> </div> <div> <B>$5650</B><B>+</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>the cost of any added options </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Add </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$350</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 5 string Cello </B></div> <div> <B>Add </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$650</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 6 string Cello</B><B> </B></div> <div> Please keep in mind that the instruments in the gallery photos (below) are <I>only examples</I> of the custom instruments we can <I>potentially </I>build for you.</div> <div> <B>The prices of these models represents the </B><I><B>basic</B></I><B> </B><I><B>style loaded with the</B></I> <I><B>above</B></I><I><B> </B></I><A HREF="#standard_cello_features_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B>.</B></I> </div> <div> <B>The model you choose does not yet have any -other- options added to it yet. </B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="110" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 314 WIDTH="104"><div> <A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="6 string Electric Cello"><U><B><IMG SRC="92f57070.jpg" border=0 width="87" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> Click on photo to view this  6 string  MIDI/Electric Cello</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="771"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="771" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 470 ><NOBR><div> <B>RMC Pickups & Included Accessories</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="3" CELLSPACING="3" WIDTH="756" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 405 WIDTH="168"><bR> <div> Although these systems are higher priced they are flat out the best there is...</div> <div> <IMG SRC="dfca8850.jpg" border=0 width="168" height="133" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> These are the only bowed instrument pickups that I know of that will actually sense all directions of the string, </div> <div> (they will even sense 2 handed tapping!) simply phenomenal!</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="153"><bR> <div> <B>Height adjustable bridge allows you to customize your string action on the bass & treble side.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="dea97980.jpg" border=0 width="151" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="216"><div> <B>RMC POLY-DRIVE II </B></div> <div> <B>Remote Active Electronics w/EQ . </B></div> <div> With 3-Band EQ, synth-drive controls & feedback eliminator circuitry. Supplied with 8-pin DIN connector & multi-conductor instrument cable.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="e0b8dba0.jpg" border=0 width="141" height="186" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The Polydrive II drives a multi (individual string) output for Hex/Midi devices; such as the Zeta violin <A HREF="http://www.zetamusic.com/products/display.asp?id=47" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zetamusic.com/products/displa"><U>Synthony</U></A> MIDI system or Roland VG systems. </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="180"><div> <B>Modified Bogen tripod, mounting head, and quick release system. </B><IMG SRC="e26ba140.jpg" border=0 width="186" height="276" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Actual systems may vary from photo: But please know that  I will only offer the highest quality systems available</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1793 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="748" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#DDDDDD" BORDERCOLORDARK="#A0A0A4" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 67 WIDTH="740"><div>  <A NAME="wood_options"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Wood Options</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 460 WIDTH="740"><div> <B>What type of Body wood do you want?</B> </div> <div> (if you are choosing a hollow body, then this would be your "center" or "core" wood)</div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U>Ash</U></A> Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U>Alder</U></A> Body</div> <div> Or: </div> <div> If you feel your instrument needs to be made of an <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Exotic</U></A> species of wood please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B><B>What type of Top wood do you want?</B> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT>(<B><U>all  models must have a top</U></B>)</div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted/Figured Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> Top</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want a Back wood for your body? </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$350</FONT> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> Back</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$350</FONT> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted/Figured Maple</U></A> Back</div> <div> $300 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> Back</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$325</FONT> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> Back</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want an 1/8" exotic wood pinstripe down the center of your body?</B> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$75 </FONT>  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> 1/8" pinstripe down <I><B>center</B></I> of any solid body top. </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> (These can also be substituted with 1/16" Paua pinstripes if you prefer...See<A HREF="#_inlay" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U> Inlay</U></A>)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 47 WIDTH="740"><div>  <A NAME="upright_bass___cello_neck"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Neck Specifications: </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 76 ><NOBR><div> <B>Cello</B></div> <div> <B>Approximate nut widths for 4 string Cello:</B>1-1/4" -1.25" (standard cello size)</div> <div> <B>Approximate nut widths for 5 string Cello:</B> 1-3/8'' - 1.37"</div> <div> <B>Approximate nut widths for 6 string Cello:</B> 1-1/2'' - 1.5"</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 329 WIDTH="740"><div> <B>What type of  </B>5A <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> fingerboard<B> wood do you want?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="104" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 264 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="e275c010.jpg" border=0 width="92" height="257" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Do you want wood fingerboard binding?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$175</FONT> for bound <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Bowed Instruments Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> fingerboard</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 220 WIDTH="740"><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="355" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="e095e640.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Neck</div> <div> Maple (non figured) Neck</div> <div> Or </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$225</FONT> for <A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$255</FONT> for <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 220 ><NOBR><div> <B>Do you want a fully laminated ( 2 top/back and 2 pinstripe laminates )</B><B> </B><B>headstock?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="325" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#BBBBBB" BORDERCOLORDARK="#777777" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 142 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="df23f880.jpg" border=0 width="319" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$175</FONT> for a fully laminated headstock. </div> <div> 2 {top&back} exotic wood laminates and 2  [black or maple] "pinstripe" laminates.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="740"><div> <B>Inlay:</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="740"><div> <B>Do you want a 1/16"  Paua shell pinstripe inlaid into the entire length of your instrument's top or back?</B></div> <div> $95 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for each 1/16"  Paua shell pinstripe inlaid into the entire length of the top and/or back.</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 189 WIDTH="740"><div> <B>Do you want any fingerboard note position inlays?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="561" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#AAAAAA" BORDERCOLORDARK="#444444" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 67 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="a22303d0.jpg" border=0 width="560" height="61" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$300 </FONT>for 31 (2 Octaves + a Fifth)  side or top chromatic 3/32" round "dot" position inlays; of either pearl, abalone, or stainless steel.</div> <div> (Price includes side dots) </div> <div> Or</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$400</FONT> for 31 (2 Octaves + a Fifth)  side/top (both bass & treble sides) chromatic wood line position inlays.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="779" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#AAAAAA" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 655 WIDTH="771"><div>  <A NAME="cases"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Cases:</B></div> <bR> <div> As of this writing (2019)</div> <div> I have found these really nice solid foam interior (3 layers) military grade SKB gun cases.</div> <div> (see image below)</div> <div> They are big enough for headless guitars and I've seen others that <I>might</I> be big enough for cellos as well..</div> <bR> <div> I can custom cut the foam in these cases to fit your instrument quite nicely.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="666" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 294 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="169a8f200.jpg" border=0 width="655" height="288" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="660"><div> The labor charge for me to do a custom cut foam interior can range from <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$200 to $250</FONT> + the cost of the case...</div> <div> The cost of the actual case usually ranges around <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$200/$300 (+/- $50).</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Please Note: I only cut the foam to fit your instrument.</div> <div> I don't do any interior lining (velvet etc.) work, nor do I glue the foam interiors in place. </div> <div> A nice benefit to this is: you can cut your own multiple interiors for various instruments and/or equipment.</div> <div> Also:</div> <div> If you do not wish to purchase either an inexpensive or a custom made ATA case, then your next best choice would be to personally come out to my shop and pick your instrument up. </div> <div> This will not only save shipping and case costs, but will also allow me to do any minor setup changes you might want done.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="771"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="771" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 695 WIDTH="771"><div>  <A NAME="exotic_wood__extra_cost_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>*The following hand select seasoned tonewoods are considered Exotics and will carry an additional cost </B></div> <div> <B>*(depending upon availability)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> (for neck, <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> ( <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> (for neck, <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted/Figured Maple</U></A> (<B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only, </div> <div> <A HREF="id71.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Macassar Ebony"><U>Macassar Ebony</U></A>, (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id196.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Palemoon Ebony"><U>Palemoon Ebony</U></A>, (top, back, fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id108.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purpleheart"><U>Purpleheart</U></A> (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id79.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Honduras Rosewood"><U>Rosewood</U></A> [a wide variety] (fingerboard and ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Goncolo Alves"><U>Goncolo Alves</U></A> (fingerboard and ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id73.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bocote"><U>Bocote </U></A>( <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cocobolo"><U>Cocobolo</U></A> (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id146.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ziricote"><U>Ziracote</U></A> (top, back, fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <I>Private Reserve (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ year wood)</I></div> <div> <I>*Note: there may be other available wood species not listed above</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>What is "ornamental wood"?</B></FONT></div> <div> These are woods that are often used as decorative enhancements on an instrument.</div> <div> Examples are: pinstripes, tapered center stripes (as seen on the tops and backs of the Hollow model instruments), truss rod covers, control covers, tremolo covers, fingerboard binding, etc. etc...</div> <div> You usually want these woods to be figured and/or colorful.</div> <div> However, this is the "Custom Shop"; so any wood that may happen to be available can be used as ornamental wood. if you really want it!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="742" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> If you have a specific exotic wood in mind that you would like on your instrument please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="seasoned_tonewood__no_extra_cost_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>*The following hand select seasoned tonewoods may be used at no extra cost </B></div> <div> *<B>(depending upon availability)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mahogany</U></A> (used for body, neck, and top and back body plates only) </div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ash </U></A>(for body and/or top and back body plates only) more than one species of Ash may be available</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Alder</U></A> (for body and top and back body plates only) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maple {Non figured} (for neck, finger board, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="738" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <I>*Note: there may be other available wood species not listed above.</I></div> <div> If you have a specific species of wood that you would like on your instrument; please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="578" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#262626" BORDERCOLORDARK="#111111" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 207 WIDTH="346"><div> <A HREF="vicellotar_custom_shop.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vicellotar V "><U><IMG SRC="176747a90.jpg" border=0 width="327" height="169" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A>Click on photo to view the Vicellotar </div> <div> Custom Shop</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="226"><div>  <iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kcUr-gIm2mo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>The policy of TK Instruments is one of continual development and improvement. </B></div> <div> <B>Therefore the right is reserved to alter specifications and prices included in this site without prior notice.</B></div> <div> Please beware that some manufactures may suddenly increase the prices of  hardware, electronics, wood, materials, etc..etc..</div> <div> and therefore I would need to increase my prices in order not to take a loss...</div> 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