I learned the art of guitar building from Roy Courtnall and, like Roy, I use only hand-tools.

 

My guitars are in the traditional Spanish style, lightly built and responsive. The design fundamentals remain constant, but some of the details evolve from guitar to guitar. I use traditional materials (spruce tops, rosewood backs and sides, cedar necks and ebony fingerboards).

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I build a small number of guitars each year. My priorities are sound quality and playability. I aim to make instruments that are affordable but of a high standard, suitable for serious students of classical guitar as well as seasoned players.

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I am always happy to discuss individual preferences, so feel free to get in touch. I usually have a guitar or two available to try.

 

Time from order to delivery is typically around three months.

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