“British custom guitar” gets used loosely. Sometimes it refers to an imported body with cosmetic tweaks; sometimes it means a one-off instrument built start-to-finish in a UK workshop. This guide unpacks what British-built should mean in practice so you can compare options with confidence, and ask the right questions before you put down a deposit. […]
(Behind the scenes at Munson Guitars) Every Munson guitar has a story and it starts long before the strings are strung or the first note is played. It begins in a quiet English woodland, or maybe a sawmill tucked into the countryside. It begins with wood, honest, local and full of character. This is the […]
This morning’s news of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing hit me harder than I expected. It got me thinking about legacy, how ordinary beginnings can spark extraordinary change, and how we rarely recognise that power while we’re living it. Heavy Metal began in Birmingham Tell a teenager deep into death‑core that heavy metal was born in Birmingham, England, and […]
At Munson Guitars, ethical guitar building is at the heart of everything we do. We believe a great electric guitar should feel alive in your hands, sound exceptional in any setting, and carry a conscience behind every chord. Our mission is simple, to craft custom instruments with care, using local, sustainable materials and ethical practices […]
Rethinking British Guitar Case Manufacturing in a Changing Market At Munson Guitars, we’ve always taken pride in crafting high-quality instruments, and just as importantly, in supporting other British manufacturers who share our commitment to excellence. That’s why the recent news about Hiscox Cases relocating their manufacturing operations from the UK to Poland came as a […]
Why the Demise of PMT Marks a Turning Point for Musicians In a blow to musicians across the UK, PMT (Professional Music Technology), one of the country’s most recognisable national guitar and music instrument retailers, has recently closed its doors. For many players, PMT represented one of the last chances to walk into a store, […]
When you pick up a guitar, you’re not just holding an instrument, you’re holding a story. At Munson Guitars, every piece we craft carries a story rooted in place, purpose, and principles. We build sustainable guitars in the UK for players who want more than mass-produced instruments, they want meaning. The Art of Building Locally […]
To get the best from your guitar, it needs to be set up to not only be the best it can be, but also set-up the way you prefer playing. A well setup guitar will mean that every note resonates with clarity, the action feels just right under your fingers, and the instrument stays in […]
Client: Angus Mather, UK The Brief Angus is a guitar enthusiast who was in search of a custom UK guitar builder that used primarily UK-sourced components. “I was looking for a UK guitar builder who used primarily locally sourced materials. Call me old fashioned but I have a huge amount of faith in British manufacturing […]
They say you should never meet your heroes. When I first started playing the electric guitar, I was around 15 years old. A good friend of mine’s dad played the guitar. and had a left-handed Gibson SG from the ’70s. Of course, it had a broken headstock that they’d had repaired. I’d always been interested […]
