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.

We are 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 in Colonial Williamsburg, VA.  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.

              Customer Built Guitars using Pre Carved Necks