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Luthier Suppliers & information

Stafford Classical Guitar Centre

Adrian and Selina pride themselves on selling and playing the best quality instruments in the classical guitar world.  Many of the world's famous makers are here.  I supply instruments, and provide a set-up and repair service to them, and many of their clients.

Xuefei Yang

 

Xuefei is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost exponents of the Classical guitar of her generation and is in demand the world over.  I am delighted that she trusts me with her guitars and feels that mine are worthy of her talents.

Gordon Giltrap

 

[Gordon] 'Giltrap's technical skill and wide ranging compositional output make him one of the British guitar scene's foremost class acts and one of the most able acoustic guitarists of our time.'   Classical Guitar Magazine

What more can you say, except that I'm proud to have a fine musician like Gordon as one of my clients.

Gordon plays an Acoustic  Guitar and a Requinto guitar designed and handmade by Roger Williams.

Stuart Ryan

 

Stuart was winner of Guitarist Magazine’s ‘Acoustic Guitarist of the year 2002’ award and a semi-finalist for Perrier Young Musician 2001 Stuart Ryan has been described as “One of the finest guitarists of the young generation” by Martin Taylor MBE.

Listen to his latest CD "The Coast Road" - wonderful!!

Here he is trying out his new Highlander IP-2 system in his Brook 'Torridge'; Stuart is now a confirmed fan of Highlander acoustic pickups!

Raymond Burley

Raymond Burley is one of England’s most experienced guitarists having performed solo concerts, concertos, on film scores, radio, and television and in virtually every possible guitar ensemble combination.  Ray also plays in the duet Double Vision, with Gordon Giltrap.

Ray plays a Baroque Guitar designed and made by Roger Williams.

Mark Robinson

Inspired by the legendary John Denver, Mark writes and performs all his own songs with passion and style.

“Mark is a performer of professional standard who puts heart and soul in the writing and delivery of his songs..."

"Well done Mark. Your poetry and lyrical quality together with unique voice is a treat for any audience.”

(Steve Brook, FoJD Newsletter, Spring 2005)

Anthony Kimber and Lament

 

Anthony Kimber uses B-band pickups in both his flamenco and classical guitars and also plays a Roger Williams Flamenco Guitar

Lament gives you beautifully crafted songs, sweeping soundtrack visions and a tantalising fusion of chilled beats, tremolo guitars, Brazilian rhythms heart felt Celtic vocals and film strings.
"A heady mix of cool jazz 'n' terrific commercial material.."

Andy Bole

Multi-instrumentalist, session guitarist and teacher.

Rik Middleton - Classical & Flamenco Guitars

 

A friend, and maker, of fine classical and flamenco guitars.  Rik lives and works in Coventry, England.

Gary Southwell

 

Gary is one of the worlds foremost guitar makers and an acknowledged expert in the guitars of the early 19th century.  He builds sought after replicas of early guitars and a modern day interpretation of the Viennese guitars of the 19th century.  He has made guitars for the legendary Julian Bream and others such as David Starobin.  David Tanenbaum and Scott Tennant.  Based in Nottingham, England.

Kevin Aram

Kevin makes world-class instruments and his clients read like a "who's who" of the classical guitar world.  His guitars are known for their beauty, playability, reliability, projection and above all their musicality - and he's also a very nice chap!

Brook Guitars

 

World class small-shop guitar makers with a growing reputation.  Their guitars are all named after rivers in Devon and have received rave reviews in all sections of the guitar press.  As played by Stuart Ryan and many other fine guitarists.

Lichfield Arts Association

 

Music to suit all tastes from Jazz and Blues, Folk, Roots and World Music. There really is something for everyone with a new programme each Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter all in the beautiful Lichfield Guildhall with real ale bar.

Sutton Acoustic Guitar Club

 

The home of acoustic guitar music in Birmingham. There is nearly always a "star turn" each month plus a host of excellent floor-spots.

Club members enjoy a 20% discount off my regular repair charges!

Sutton Blues collective

Meet every second Wednesday of the month, upstairs at the "Station Inn" next door to Sutton Coldfield railway station, in the centre of Sutton.

"I had an incredible time.  One of the best"  Little Toby Walker

Highlander Pickups

Simply the best sounding acoustic instrument pickups in the world!  Suitable for both steel-string and classical guitars.  Special prices available for supply and fitting.  See Testimonials and Fitting for more information.  As used by Stuart Ryan, Martin Simpson, Clive Carroll and many other top guitarists.

B-Band Pickups

B-Band manufactures high quality pickup systems for acoustic guitars, violins and double basses. All B-Band pickups use a proprietary patented electret film technology!  A wide range of transducers and pre-amps suitable for both acoustic and classical guitars.

K&K Systems

 

K&K Systems make revolutionary contact and microphone pickup systems for all types of acoustic instrument.  They receive justifiable high praise for their systems from numerous professional musicians and web forums.  K&K is a 2008 Acoustic Guitar Player's Choice Award Winner!

Hiscox Cases Ltd.

 

I supply my handmade guitars as standard, with these excellent cases.  Special prices available.

Madinter SA

Madinter are located in Spain and supply excellent quality tone-woods and materials for the guitar-maker.

Stewart McDonald (Stew Mac)

Specialist tools and materials from the USA for the instrument maker. Watch the duties and taxes !

Rodgers Tuning Machines

 

Simply the best and most beautiful tuning machines in the world!

Alessi Tuning Machines

 

Handcrafted tuning machines,  made in Italy by Nicolo Alessi.

Musical Instrument Makers Forum

This free discussion forum and library is supported by professional and amateur luthiers alike and is a mine of useful information.

Luthiers Mercantile International

 

A veritable Aladdin's cave for the amateur and professional alike.  Postage and taxes as for Stew-Mac.  Their catalogue/manual is great value at $20 (US dollars).  A real bible of information.

Guild of American Luthiers (GAL)

The Guild of American Luthiers produce a quarterly magazine, resource books and plans which provide an excellent source of information for the guitar maker or enthusiast.

Frets .com

This is the site of ace US repair-man Frank Ford and contains a wealth of useful information for the player and maker.

Bristol Spanish Guitar Centre

 

The Spanish Guitar Centre in Bristol has the widest choice of music, accessories and hand made guitars in the South West.  Tutors are available for all levels of player. ask for Chris Gilbert.

 
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