David has built over fifty different types of instruments during his career — from lutes to lap steels and everything in between. Follow the links below to view pages showcasing several varieties of David’s instruments through the years, including materials and David’s own commentary on his inspiration for each particular one.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact David!
Koa Fretless Acoustic Bass 
Koa Fretless Acoustic Bass 
Koa Fretless Acoustic Bass 
Koa Fretless Acoustic Bass 
Koa Acoustic Bass Guitar, 2018 
Koa Acoustic Bass Guitar, 2018 
Koa Acoustic Bass Guitar, 2018 
Koa Acoustic Bass Guitar, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart “Butterflies” Dreadnought, 2018 
Dart Mahogany Concert Ukulele 
Dart Cocobolo & Spruce Concert Ukulele 
Dart Cocobolo & Spruce Concert Ukulele 
Dart Cocobolo & Spruce Concert Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Acacia Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Acacia Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Acacia Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Acacia Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Monterey Cypress & Purple Heart Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Cherry & Rosewood Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Cherry & Rosewood Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Cherry & Rosewood Baritone Ukulele 
Dart Cherry & Rosewood Baritone Ukulele 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
Koa Harp Guitar 
Cypress Baritone Ukulele 
Psaltery, August 1975 
Psaltery, August 1975 
Psaltery, August 1975 
Psaltery, August 1975 
Psaltery, August 1975 
Appalachian Three-String Dulcimer, 1967 
Appalachian Three-String Dulcimer, 1967 
Appalachian Three-String Dulcimer, 1967 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar, 1989 
Swiss Pear Electric Guitar 
Maple A-5 Mandolin, 2015 
Maple A-5 Mandolin, 2015 
Maple A-5 Mandolin – cherry burst 
Cherry 00-12 
Maple A-Style Mandolin – 2015 
Redwood A-5 Mandolin: hand-cut abalone Dart logo & calypso orchid peghead inlay 
Redwood A-5 Mandolin 
Redwood A-5 Mandolin 
Redwood A-5 Mandolin 
Redwood A-5 Mandolin 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Dart Hurdy-Gurdy 
Lute 
Lute 
Lute 
Lute 
Lute 
Maple A-5 Mandolin 
Hawaiian steel guitar 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
Bowl-back Steel Guitar: “Lady Steel” 
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David Dart’s #1 
Dart 8-String Mahogany Hawaiian-Style Lap Steel Guitar 
Dart 8-String Mahogany Hawaiian-Style Lap Steel Guitar 
Dart 8-String Mahogany Hawaiian-Style Lap Steel Guitar 
Dart 8-String Mahogany Hawaiian-Style Lap Steel Guitar 
Dart 8-String Mahogany Hawaiian-Style Lap Steel Guitar HO Octave Mandolin, #1-215 
HO Octave Mandolin, #1-215 
HO Octave Mandolin, #1-215 
HO Octave Mandolin, #1-215 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 
F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994 F4 Mandolin, #1-122, 1994
“Butterflies” Dreadnought | #8-258 | November 2018
Koa Fretless Acoustic Bass | #8-259 | November 2018
Hawaiian Acoustic Steel Guitar | Style 4 | March 2005
Hawaiian Acoustic Steel Guitar | Style 1 | May 1998
Nine-course Renaissance Lute | January 1978
00-12 Guitar | #1-149 | January 2002
Bi-Level Dreadnaught Guitar | #107
Appalachian Three-String Dulcimer | 1967
Eight-string Hawaiian Steel Guitar | Style 8 | #40-225 | December 2014
Dyer-Style Harp Guitar | #1-210 | May 2012