The Lefty Luthier

Byron Spain built his first mandolin in 1962, a left-handed F-5, when he could not find one in Seattle. Having a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with post-graduate studies in vibration and sound, he spent thirty-four years at Boeing. Along the way he built stringed instruments of all types as both a hobby and therapy. Upon retiring, he converted his busy hobby into a small business.

▪ bio current as of 2013