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Brian Dean has been quietly building for some of the finest talents in mandolin today. His philosophy is simple: "don't complicate it". Each mandolin is brought to life from the rawest of lumber and metals, shaped unhurredly by hand tools, and tuned to resonant golden standards by self-taught methods.
Aged woods, natural adhesives, unrefined shellacs, and aromatic resins come together in musical instruments that sing with grace, power, and ease. Each instrument takes slightly over two months to complete -- "there is no hurry". Approximately eight to twelve instruments are handcrafted per year in Brian's antiquarian rooftop atelier.
Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Wood Science from Virginia Polytechnic, 2000, cum laude.
We're located in beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Performance models begin at $7000 Canadian dollars. Student models begin at $5000. All mandolins incorporate hide glue construction, a varnish finish, and strictly traditional methods. For further information, please call or email Brian. Custom options are always to be considered.