"I have grown to understand that I am not an artist. I am a craftsman making tools for artists, and the music is the art."
~ Will Kimble (via the fretboardjournal.com)
Will Kimble has long since moved beyond being “another builder making Loar copies” into a voice all his own. Mentored by his father Fred and guided by the legendary Lynn Dudenbostel, Will honed his craft with equal parts reverence for tradition and a willingness to refine it.
His mandolins embody everything we love about the form - power, clarity, and that unmistakable bell-like ring - while also carrying subtle design touches that feel fresh without straying from the Loar-era sensibility.
In our eyes, Will is one of the finest builders working today, which is exactly why we’re proud to represent his instruments.
(photo: Michael Wilson)
True Rarity
Will builds in very small numbers, giving each instrument his full attention. That scarcity makes every Kimble mandolin not just a superb player’s instrument, but also a special piece of modern mandolin building at its finest.
A Distinctive Voice
Kimble mandolins are celebrated for their power and projection, yet they never lose clarity or warmth. That “bell-like” quality in the highs paired with strong fundamentals makes them equally suited for bluegrass drive or lyrical solo work.
Golden-Era Inspiration, Modern Execution
Will’s work draws directly from the Loar-era F-5s, but he refines those designs with a modern luthier’s precision. The result is a mandolin that captures the best of tradition while playing and sounding fresh for today’s musicians.
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