Buddy Davis designs and handcrafts mandolins for highly acclaimed musicians.  From the Grand Old Oprey to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the exceptional sound of a Davis Mandolin is unmistakable.   This remarkable sound and the beauty of the craftsmanship are the reasons that the following top musicians have had instruments specially designed by Buddy Davis.

• Larry Stephenson (Larry Stephenson Band) (Video Dial-up)) (Video-Broadband)

• Norman Wright (The Travelers)

• Smillie Hobbs

• Zeke Dauson

• Ben Stevens  (The Stevens Family)

• Tom Morgan

• Jim D. Kountz   (Lonesome Highway)

• Abe Pursley (220 South)

• Mike McDonald (Cross Creek)

• and Charlie Smith (former Monroe fiddle player)

The desires and needs of a good musician can only be reflected by the finest custom-made instruments.   Davis Mandolins captures those desires and needs.   Using the finest materials, Davis Mandolins are handcrafted in a time-honored tradition.

Buddy Davis provides exceptional customer service.  He spends time with the musician discussing the specifications of the instrument needed.  Then he spends additional time with the musician after the instrument is completed to insure that the instrument meets the musician’s needs.   

 

Buddy Davis also specializes in custom-made banjos, five string conversions, restorations, custom inlay, refinishing, and repairs on all string instruments.

 

Please feel free to contact Buddy Davis personally with any questions you may have regarding his instruments, prices, or references.