Makers of fine custom guitars and pre carved guitar necks.
Hanalei Moon specializes in creation of
fine period instruments from the Romantic and Baroque Era which add modern sound enhancements, but still preserve the styling
and spirit of the early master luthiers. You have also reached the home page of J. Christian Steinert, luthier
and engineer! Hanalei Moon is dedicated to excellence in fine instrument construction and seeks new solutions
to old problems in the enhancement of sound in baroque period, steel string and classical guitars.
Hanalei Moon
is also dedicated to high quality fit and finish and the use of the finest materials currently available in hardwoods.
The results are a unique mix of sound and style suitable for the discerning musician who is looking for something other than
the compromise inherent in production instruments. Below is an example of a modern 11 string recreation of a Baroque guitar based upon the anonymous design of a guitar
thought to be owned by Marie Antoinette!
This antique replica instrument has the brightness and playability of a small body classical guitar, but with tone and timbre
found in Baroque guitars circa 1700.
Click to hear sound of this guitar in a piece by Luigi Boccherini (Passacalle from La Musica Notturna di Madrid)
as played by Mr. Kent LaRue. Or try a traditional piece called Devil's Dream.
Show to the right, the beautiful parchment rose was provided by the artist Elena Dal Cortivo.
Hanalei Moon also
produces a family of steel string, ukuleles and classical guitars made from the highest grade tropical and domestic hardwoods.
as well as supplying pre-carved guitar necks for the hobbyist and professional luthier alike!
Each is commissioned as an individual work of art for the discerning musician.
If interested in owning one of these fine instruments or our pre-carved neck products, please Contact us for a no obligation quote!
Customer Built Guitars using Pre Carved Necks
There are many talented hobbyists and musicians who
enjoy making their own guitars. We can help with a line of pre-carved necks. Here's are just a few completed
examples of such works:
Designed and built by and photo supplied courtesy of Mr. Jim Hays.
. Guitars were designed and built by and courtesy of Mr. Bill Sanders.
Guitars designed and built by John T. Cook.
My thanks to all these gentlemen for sharing their projects!
This antique replica instrument has the brightness and playability of a small body classical guitar, but with tone and timbre
found in Baroque guitars circa 1700.
