UK-based Luthiers

[Byo]

Hi all,

Just wanted to ask if there is a topic around here or a "yellow pages" of luthiers where I could find the majority of the ones based in the UK.

I am strongly thinking of having a custom based made in 2016 as I am a fed up of "off the shelf" stuff and I also fancy spoiling myself a little

I am aware of a few like our own Alan @ AC Guitars which is currently one of my top selections, but would like to hear from your own experience.

Cheers,
Byron.

[Grangur]

Have you tried the Repairs and technical section?

There's a thread called Recommend Luthiers.

[CamdenRob]

BRX has an extensive list somewhere... I'll have a look for it.

*edit* Can't seem to find an upto date one...

Edited December 22, 2015 by CamdenRob

[BigRedX]

Here you go...

[url="http://www.13guitarco.com"]13 Guitar Co[/url]

[url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/"]ACG[/url]

[url=http://www.alexbishopguitars.com]Alex Bishop[/url]

[url=http://alpher.co.uk]Alpher Instruments[/url]

[url="http://www.anacondabasses.co.uk/#"]Anaconda Basses[/url]

[url="http://www.mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/instruments.htm"]Andrew Scrimshaw[/url]

[url=http://www.avianguitars.com]Avian Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Bravewood[/url]

[url="http://www.brianeastwoodguitars.co.uk"]Brian Eastwood[/url]

[url="http://www.burnsguitars.com"]Burns[/url]

[url="http://www.cliftonbasses.co.uk"]Clifton Bases & Guitars[/url]

[url="http://crimsonguitars.com"]Crimson Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.eccleshallguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Eccelshall[/url]

[url="http://www.enfieldguitars.com"]Enfield Guitars[/url]

[url=https://www.facebook.com/eversonguitars]Everson Guitars[/url]

[url="http://fret-king.com"]Fret-King[/url]

[url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk"]GB Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.gedgreen.co.uk"]Ged Green[/url]

[url="http://www.gordonsmithguitars.com"]Gordon Smith[/url]

[url="http://grahamparkerluthier.com"]Graham Parker[/url]

[url=http://www.grubersaberhagen.co.uk/Grubersaberhagen/Index.htm.html]Grubersaberhagen[/url]

[url="http://www.gusguitars.com"]Gus Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/#"]Iceni Zoot[/url]

[url="http://jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk"]Jaydee[/url]

[url="http://www.jchamiltonguitars.com"]J C Hamilton[/url]

[url="http://jimfleetingguitars.com"]Jim Fleeting[/url]

[url="http://www.johnbirchguitars.com/John_Birch_Guitars/Home.html"]John Birch[/url]

[url="http://www.kifguitars.com"]Kif Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk/acoustic-bass"]Kincade Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.lettsbasses.co.uk"]Letts[/url]

[url="http://www.mansonguitarworks.com"]Manson Guitar Works[/url]

[url="http://www.mcintyreguitars.com"]McIntyre Guitars[/url]

[url="http://overwaterbasses.com"]Overwater[/url]

[url="http://www.prguitars.co.uk"]Paul Richardson Guitars[/url]

[url=http://www.patrickeggleguitars.com]Patrick Eggle[/url]

[url=http://www.raycooperguitars.com]Ray Cooper[/url]

[url="http://www.rimcustomguitars.com"]Rim Custom Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.freewebs.com/rpbasses/"]R P Basses[/url]

[url="http://www.ruachbassguitars.co.uk"]Ruach[/url]

[url="http://www.seibass.com"]Sei Bass[/url]

[url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk"]Shuker Bass[/url]

[url="http://www.siggeryguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Siggery[/url]

[url="http://www.squareoneguitars.com"]Square One Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.status-graphite.com"]Status[/url]

[url="http://www.waghornguitars.com"]Waghorn Guitars[/url]

[url=http://www.williamscotbass.co.uk]Williamscott Bass[/url]

[url=http://www.wilkesguitars.co.uk]Wilkes Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.walbasses.co.uk"]Wal[/url]

Probably still not completely comprehensive, but I've added a few new luthiers that I've discovered since the last list. Check only in so far as the links work. Just because the web site still exists doesn't mean that they are still in business.

Edited December 22, 2015 by BigRedX

[Byo]

Thank you so much for the list! That's going to keep me busy for a while!

Cheers,
Byron.

[TrevorR]

Great list!

But, does Graham Parker make basses? I thought that was a Rumour.

I'll get me coat... ( and leave that Goodfellow basses punchline hanging there for the next person...)

Edited December 22, 2015 by TrevorR

[dmckee]

I just had a beautiful bass made by Chris McIntyre, here in Edinburgh. Very very pleased with it.

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[chriswilliams666]

Eternal Guitars - [url="http://www.eternal-guitars.com"]www.eternal-guitars.com[/url] in West Sussex, have made me a few basses and I highly recommend their work. They also started Hot Rod pickups following Andy @ Wizard's retirement.

[Kev]

I would fully recommend that you have a conversation with Alpher Instruments, incredible craftsmanship and up there with the best of British builders

[Rikki_Sixx]

Martin Dixon up here in Yorkshire (he's in Otley, near Leeds) is very highly recommended. I've not tried any of his work but he's really helpful, passionate and friendly.

I think you can go and stay with him (B&B style) and make a bass together, which sound fascinating!

http://m.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/1324891.Otley_craftsman_whose_guitars_are_a_real_work_of_art/

(I don't have his website, sorry!)

[Byo]

[quote name='dmckee' timestamp='1450952394' post='2937268']
I just had a beautiful bass made by Chris McIntyre, here in Edinburgh. Very very pleased with it.

[/quote]

That looks amazing! Liking the pup configuration too.

Edited December 24, 2015 by Byo

[Byo]

[quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1450974342' post='2937574']
Martin Dixon up here in Yorkshire (he's in Otley, near Leeds) is very highly recommended. I've not tried any of his work but he's really helpful, passionate and friendly.

I think you can go and stay with him (B&B style) and make a bass together, which sound fascinating!

[url="http://m.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/1324891.Otley_craftsman_whose_guitars_are_a_real_work_of_art/"]http://m.wharfedaleo...al_work_of_art/[/url]

(I don't have his website, sorry!)
[/quote]

The B&B thing certainly does sound tempting... being able to be around while your instrument is being created is a cool experience.

Edited December 24, 2015 by Byo

[krispn]

dmckee




I always thought about putting the original P pick up in a jazz config like that best of both worlds.