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Guitar catalogue

Below, you will find details of a range of guitars that are available either for immediate purchase or to order. I'm always happy to discuss variations on these instruments or projects based on alternative designs. Choice of tone woods includes highly figured english sycamore, fruitwoods, walnut, yew, as well as koa and the more commonly used guitar woods.

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Link to detailed image of Guitar #01 (full view)

Guitar #01

  • Weissenborn style 2
  • c.1927
  • Hollow neck
  • Made in maple
  • String length 63cm

Prices from £2,800

Detailed images: full view; body front. The original design has been augmented to provide a louder, 'ringing', tone. To hear similar guitars played listen to Rag Mama Rag. Return to top.

Link to detailed image of Guitar #02 (full view)

Guitar #02

  • Weissenborn style 3
  • Parlor size
  • String length 63cm
  • Plays as a slide or conventionally

Prices from £3,000

Detailed images: full view; body front; headstock. Back, sides neck and front made from quilted mahogany. Rio rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Return to top.

Link to detailed image of Guitar #03 (full view)

Guitar #03

  • Full size pine top
  • Original design
  • String length 65cm
  • Choice of timbers

Prices from £3,000

Detailed images: full view; body front; headstock. Back and sides: Brazilian mahogany. Neck: highly figured English sycamore. Ebony fingerboard, Swiss pine top, inlays of mother of pearl. Return to top.

Link to detailed image of Guitar #04 (front view)

Guitar #04

  • Four-course guitar c.1550
  • Fluted rosewood back and side - holly inlay
  • Pine soundboard with pear and vellum rose
  • String length 57cm

Prices from £3,200

Detailed images: front view; back view. After Belchior Diaz, engravings and music sources. Price includes case. Return to top.

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