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Stories
Here is a selection of tales from the workshop related to guitar making & repairs
You can also find the stories of some of the brilliant & talented people who own and play my guitars


Wood Chat
Wood is obviously the most important part of the guitar, it is the wood that shapes the sound. Commonly we refer to the wood used for...
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Rosettes
Here is a collection of rosettes that I have made, this is a fun way to express a bit of creativity/custom tweeks on the guitar. I favour...
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1977 Steel String Acoustic, made by Scottish Luthier 'Robin McHugh' - £800
Here I have something pretty unique in the shop, a luthier made guitar from 1977, making this guitar 48 years old. Adding to its unique...
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Two New 650 Scale Concert Classical Guitars in Construction + Guitar festival/exhibitions
2025 has been a busy one so far! Repair work is just constantly rolling in, which is great. While I am repairing all sorts of...
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1980 Martin D12-28, 12 String Acoustic Guitar - For Sale - £2600 - SOLD!
Excited to have this one in! The Martin D12-28 12 string Acoustic Guitar is the 12 string version of the famous D28. The D28 is one of Martins top selling models, an icon of the guitar world and one that many makers replicate. You don't see many of these 12 string versions on the market, so I am thrilled to have it in. It is all original (from what I can tell). These Martins have Sitka Spruce tops, with Indian Rosewood back & sides. Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard and brid
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1959 Hofner Committee - For Sale - Was: £1400, Now £1250!
Do these guitars even need a description? This is an excellent example of why these guitars are one of the icons of the Hofner range. ...
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Salvador Ibanez 'Romantic' Classical Guitar (Circa 1898-1906) Restoration (Part 1)
This is a very interesting guitar that I chanced upon! For those who don't know, Salvador Ibanez was a Spanish Luthier (1854-1920). He...
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Levin 1973 W-36 - Rare Acoustic Guitar For Sale - £850 - Sold
Levin W-36 Circa 1973 (exact date unknown as no serial number or label) This is a rather rare guitar from Levin, with the unique...
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Arnold Hoyer 1955 (circa) Mandriola For Sale - £480 - Sold
Arnold Hoyer 1955 (circa) Mandriola For Sale
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