The future of boutique archtops rests on disciplined handwork, considered materials and instruments built for players, studios and discerning collections.

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Are archtops good for recording? Learn how carved construction, pickups, amplification and technique shape their vivid studio voice and where they excel.

A message from Phil Robson: 'Hi everyone, I’m going to be running a jazz guitar weekend on August 15th and 16th for Jazz School UK at The Shoe Factory which is in Rushden, Northamptonshire. It’s a really fantastic studio space to work in, so if you want to expand your jazz guitar skills in a welcoming, relaxed environment, while meeting other like-minded musicians, learning and playing together, I hope you’ll join us. We’ll be looking at comping, soloing, harmonic and rhythmi

Nitro lacquer versus polyurethane finish: understand how each affects tone, feel, ageing, repairability and the long-term character of a fine guitar well.

Martin Taylor in conversation with Guitarist Magazine’s David Mead on how to make your blues playing jazzier and your jazz playing bluesier. YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/R9a72PdLqC0?si=X3Mk5JhihxXKteF5 #martintaylor #fundamentalchanges #jazzguitar #bluesguitar

Learn how hand graduated archtops improve tone through responsive carving, controlled resonance and the musical balance discerning players hear clearly.

What makes an archtop premium? Discover how carved wood, exacting construction, refined setup and acoustic balance define a truly exceptional instrument.

Learn how tone bars influence sustain in a carved archtop guitar, and why their placement, profile and stiffness shape a player’s response at higher volume.

British Guitarist, Gareth Fowler, graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 2018 where he studied privately with Rodney Jones and John Riley. Gareth has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, The 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, and stages throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa, Malaysia, Mexico and Hawaii. Some artists Gareth has performed with include, Pablo Held, Naima Acuna, Chris Potter, Julian Ar-guelles, Troy Miller, Percy Purseglove, Alec Harper, Georgia Cecile, Laur

A clear guide to archtop guitars for collectors, from build quality and provenance to rarity, condition, originality and long-term value.

Why are archtop guitars expensive? Learn how carving, tonewoods, labour, hardware and low-volume production shape the price of a serious instrument.

Learn how carved soundboards affect projection in archtop guitars, from stiffness and voicing to attack, headroom, balance and nuance.

Happy 4th July to all of our friends and family across the pond!🥳

WE ONLY MADE FIVE FIBONACCI TOMCATS AND WON'T BE MAKING ANYMORE. THIS ONE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY BECOME AVAILABLE SO IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST ONE. IT WILL BE A VERY RARE GUITAR INDEED. WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE!

Floating pickups for archtop guitars preserve acoustic character, reduce top damping and offer a refined amplified voice for serious players.

Learn how to choose archtop scale length with expert guidance on feel, tone, tension and body size, so you can match the guitar to your style.

Hand graduated guitar tops explained clearly - how luthiers tune stiffness, weight and response for richer tone, balance and projection.

Get To Know Phil Robson Born in Derby, Phil began playing aged 10 and by 14 was playing with John Etheridge and Bheki Mseleku and his clarinettist fa- ther, Trevor. At 18 he was the youngest post grad. jazz student at the Guildhall School of Music.

An archtop guitar buying guide for serious players - how to assess tone, build, woods, pickups, playability and long-term value before you buy.

Do carved guitars sound better? Learn how carved tops affect tone, response, projection and feel - and when they truly outperform pressed builds.