SOME BACKGROUND
Jerry Nolte built his first stringed instrument in 1971. He has been building and repairing instruments for a living ever since. He uses primarily hand tools to bring each individual instrument to its fullest potential. Jerry is partial to Cedar as a top wood, but other tonewoods are available. The majority of the woods he uses, he saws or splits directly from selected trees and air dries for 3-6 years before using. His guitars have bone saddle & nut, arched backs, 3-piece neck construction, wooden pickguards, ebony binding, ebony fingerboards and bridge, and a hand rubbed oil varnish, like you'd find on a fine, old violin. Below are Jerry's guitar models. He also builds an archtop mandolin. Jerry is the official repairman at the "National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest" in Weiser, Idaho.
MODELS
- Concert
Available in 6 or 12 string. Some specs: 12 or 14 frets to the body. Body length = 20"; Lower bout = 14 3/4"; Scale length = 25 3/8."- Auditorium
Available as a 6 string or acoustic bass. Specs: 14 frets to the body. Body length = 20"; Lower bout = 16"; Scale length = 25 3/8."- Studio
Available in 6 or 12 string. Also available as a tenor guitar. Specs: Body length = 18 1/2"; Lower Bout = 14"; Scale length = 25 3/8."- New York
The smallest of Jerry's guitars. But don't let its size fool ya! Big on sound. Specs: Body length = 18"; Lower bout = 12"; Scale length = 24 3/8."
In Stock
Regrettably ~ nothing at this time.........Previously Sold
- Evergreen Mountain New York: Very old Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Mastergrade Engelman Spruce top with a slight toner to give it an Old Timey look. Multiple purfling lines form the rosette & top trim. 12 frets to the body. Maple body binding. Slotted headstock with vintage Gotoh gold enclosed tuners. Ebony fretboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut. Ebony bridge with 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Ebony bridge pins with MOP dots and ebony endpin. Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay with an Ebony border. Cool, open, old time sound. The lower bout is 12" and the waist is 7" to give you an idea of the size. Custom Ameritage case included in our price of SOLD. Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fretboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
- Evergreen Mountain Mandolin: One of the most beautiful instruments you will find. A style Mando with "f" holes. Standard features: Bone nut, ebony bridge, wood binding, wood finger rest, quality tuners, bound and arched fingerboard, shaded to a honey amber color and finished with a high quality hand-rubbed violin varnish. Jerry uses Master grade, traditional violin family woods, that he has personally sawn from split bolts and air dried. This mandolin has High curl Bigleaf Maple back & sides with a fine Englemann Spruce top. The Neck: High-curl Bigleaf Maple -- AND it has a 1/8" ebony insert for added strength and there are 14 frets clear of the body. 14" long scale. Ebony Fingerboard and "Brekke" (adjustable) bridge. Curly Maple binding with Ebony purfling. Quilt Big leaf Maple pickguard and headstock veneer. Gold "Allen" tailpiece. Phenomenal tone! Custom Ameritage case. Our price on this MUST HAVE Mandolin is SOLD.
- Evergreen Mountain Concert: 2001 ~ Near Mint condition. Stunning 3 piece back on this exquisite guitar! The 2 outer sections are flame Maple to match the sides... the middle section is a wonderful curly Maple. AAA Engelmann spruce top. Curly Maple, wooden pickguard. The guitar is finished with a hand rubbed oil varnish (aka French Polish). The Maple back and sides have a honey gold color. The fingerboard and body Maple binding is the usual lighter, blonde color. Very tasteful. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Cool fingerboard extension. MOP fingerboard inlays. Ebony strap pins with MOP dots. 1 11/16" nut with 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Maple headstock overlay. 3 piece laminated neck with Maple center piece. Gold Gotoh tuners with Ebony buttons. The back has a huge arch which gives this instrument tremendous Bass. OHSC included in our price of Sold.... Front... Closer... Back... Headstock... Fingerboard... Rosette... Down Front... Down Back... Side.
