About
I am part of the talented younger generation of British luthiers, though I have been at it for a while. I was 13 when I became absolutely determined I was going to become a classical guitar maker.
At 15, I paid a visit to the Rodgers workshop, a builder of tuning machines for the classical guitar. It was the first time I had met a master craftsman. Inspired, I built my first guitar the following year under the tutelage of the luthiers at Newark College. The same year, I took a visit to a collection of guitars called “Granary Guitars”. There was such an aura of romance and magic around the Granary guitar collection. The seriousness and majestic quality of the guitars, each one with its own personality, is ever imprinted on my mind when building my own guitars.
It has been 12 years since that Granary Guitar visit. I am currently building one guitar per month, building entirely with hand tools and finishing by either brushing lacquer, oiling, or French polishing. I build traditional classical and flamenco guitars, ever learning and seeking to refine my craft.
Philosophy
I have always aimed to build guitars fit for the most demanding players, such as professional players and conservatoire students. I aim for not only perfection of workmanship and sound, but to impart my work, both visually and sonically, with character and life. I don’t build copies, rather I have developed an original modern guitar, fit for YOU, the modern guitarist.
I am most inspired by the English school of guitar makers, especially the line of guitar makers stemming from David Rubio and Paul Fischer. I am also inspired by England herself; the woodwork in old cathedrals, the solemn power in the stones at Avebury, and the instruments that have been made here the past centuries, all leave their mark on my work.
Why buy an Edgeworth Guitar?
Expertise:
Having spent years seeking feedback from the best classical guitar players, dealers and guitars makers in England and Spain - learning what the modern classical guitarist requires - I have developed a design to exactly fulfil the practical and aesthetic requirements of the modern guitarist. As my guitars are aimed at professional players and conservatoire students, guitar players of every level should feel unfettered on my instruments.
Value:
Although my guitars seemingly fall into the typical price bracket for handmade instruments, I have several offers/schemes which make my guitars particularly affordable, offering excellent value for money. Such as my 30% discount for conservatoire students and under 18s. As well as my scheme to equip my guitars with Rodgers tuners, as well as the finest hardcases, at no extra cost to the customer.
A taste of England:
The design of my guitars is inspired by instruments built in England going back centuries. The sound informed by the most talented guitarists, makers and dealers around the country. The aesthetic details on my upcoming model, the Praemordia, are inspired by an 18th century English craft that I have recently rediscovered. If you crave a taste of England, look no further than my Praemordia model.
Try before you buy scheme:
Along with my Praemordia model, I will announce the launch of a pioneering ‘try before you by scheme’ initially just for my customers in the UK. This will allow guitarists to try my Praemordia model in the comfort of their own home, get their teacher’s opinion, and decide over the course of a week, whether to return or keep the guitar.
