Category: Guitar design and build

Creating Eco-Friendly Custom Shop Guitars In the world that we currently live in, we are seeing more and more people looking to live in a more environmentally friendly way. Whether it is ensuring that they create less waste, recycling, using renewable energy, or limiting their air travel, looking after the planet is rising on everyone’s […]

Custom electric guitar buyers guide This is the step by step guide to commissioning the design and building of your own custom electric guitar. Whether you choose a custom shop or bespoke guitar, the experience is very similar. Custom guitar experience The custom electric guitar design & build process Personalise your playing experience Look Feel […]

Custom Shop Guitars vs Bespoke Guitars? What is the difference between a custom shop guitar and a bespoke guitar? This article attempts to clarify what the terms mean and why you would consider one over the other. Custom shop and bespoke guitars are often referred to generically as custom guitars. Both refer to a guitar […]

What does using technology have to do with guitar pricing? Technology can be a great asset for any business, especially when trying to compete in todays global marketplace. We are always looking for innovative ways to use tech to keep our business as lean as possible. From lean manufacturing to automated workflows, we design our […]

The Power In Your Hands What are custom guitar electronics and how can you use, design or mod them? Great guitar tone comes from many places: your fingers, your playing style, your amp, and your guitar. To me the versatility of electronic design is one of the reasons I enjoy building custom guitars. Yes tone […]

One of the reasons I decided to start making guitars was my love of wood. I guess it runs in the family. In fact some of the tools we still use in the workshop have been passed down for three generations. Wood is a very personal material to work with. Especially highly figured or deep grained […]

Covid-19 Response Update 7th April 2021 With lockdown restrictions easing on the 12th April and life starting to get back to a bit of normal, we will be open for face to face appointments again. We will continue to respect social distancing and you will be required to wear a mask. Our online appointments will […]

The question is often asked “Why should I buy custom guitars when a good mass produced guitar would be as good?” My response is usually “Are you the kind of person who wants complete control over what you play and how you are perceived?” If the answer is Yes, then it’s time for a custom […]

Buying a custom guitar is a very personal experience unlike any other. Your guitar will become an extension of your personality, part of you.