A long time coming - worth the wait (I hope) For years, people have asked when Ancoats Guitars would finally release basses. And for years, my answer was always the same: “When they’re ready.” I didn’t want to rush the process, and I wasn’t interested in simply scaling up the guitar designs into four-string versions. If we were going to build basses, they needed to sit naturally within the Ancoats range - recognisable, coherent, and true to the brand - while still standing on

For the past few years, I’ve kept my pricing as steady as possible, even as the cost of running a small independent workshop has continued to rise. I’ve always wanted Ancoats Guitars to stay accessible, fair, and transparent. But after reviewing the numbers, my workflow, and the realities of building high-end instruments, it’s time for a necessary adjustment. From 1st February, the price of all custom  guitar builds will increase by 20%. Just to confirm - this change applies

Ancoats Guitars: Five Years In March 2026 marks the fifth birthday of Ancoats Guitars - and it’s amazing to look back and see how far we’ve come. It’s been a long, often difficult journey, and there have been moments when I almost gave up. But I’m so glad I didn’t, because this past year has been our best on record. A huge part of that success has come from the introduction of our Stage  guitars and the launch of our brand-new website with the online builder. These have both

One of the most common questions I get is: “How long does it take to build a guitar?” The short answer is about four months  - but the long answer is much more interesting. A handmade guitar isn’t just assembled from parts; it’s the result of planning, sourcing, and hands-on work spread over many weeks, with care given to every stage of the process. Why It Takes Around Four Months Each Ancoats Guitar build starts long before the first piece of wood is cut. I have to order in

Preparing for the Birmingham Guitar Show: Behind the Scenes at Ancoats Guitars As February approaches, the excitement and anticipation...

First, A Bit of History The Fender Telecaster is one of the most iconic and influential electric guitars in music history. Introduced in...

Why I’m Using Korina for Guitar Bodies Instead of Obeche As a guitar maker, I’ve always been particular about the materials I use for my...

From £899 - “For every stage of your playing and every stage you play on” that's my slogan and i'm sticking with it! So how can I make...

I first approached Sam about building a guitar for him just after the release of their first album.  I loved the sound, his playing and...

You've probably seen this guitar already through the website and on the socials but thought I'd go into a little more detail about the...

I've just got back from a 2 week break following the big guitar show of the year. While away I've been contemplating on the business and...