I only build a modest number of instruments each year and I work rather slowly, paying attention to a great many details. Because I am a custom maker, hardly any two guitars I make are fully alike. And because I work slowly, I have a backlog of guitar orders. 

 

But I think that my guitars are worth waiting for. They are widely known as all having great presence and depth of tone, and sensitivity of response. Furthermore, the workmanship is excellent. 

 

If you commission a guitar from me, I’d like to know where you live, in case there are likely to be any seasonal humidity issues in your area. I’d also like to know something about you, the kind of music you play, how you play it, what gauge strings you prefer, and also the indoors environment that the guitar is likely to live in. 

 

I will discuss with you – at great length, if you want – your preferences of materials, options, and design features. I will make every effort to incorporate into your guitar the features and elements that you like. If any of them is likely to interfere with its sound, then I will try to steer you away from that one. 

 

I also make a range of standard guitars which I sell through various dealers here in the UK and abroad. These guitars are built to the same high standards as my custom guitars but it means you can avoid the long wait for a custom instrument.