Unique custom guitars
Crafted in Manchester
Every Ancoats guitar is a unique instrument, crafted with decades of expertise and an unwavering commitment to tonal excellence.
hey, I'm dave
I've always loved guitars — not just playing them, but taking them apart, figuring out how they work, and finding ways to make them better. In 2015, after 20 years of playing, modding, and experimenting, I finally built my first guitar. It was rough, full of mistakes, but something clicked — I knew straight away that I couldn't stop. That scrappy first build still sits in the workshop as a reminder of how far things have come.
Design Your Own Ancoats Guitar
We're really excited to introduce the Ancoats Online Guitar Builder—your one-stop tool for designing your dream Ancoats guitar exactly how you want it. From body shapes and woods to colours, pickups, hardware, scale lengths, bridges, and beyond, we've packed in every conceivable option so you can fine-tune every detail.
Ancoats Guitars, your way—from first click to first chord.
The lineup
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The Nq
Named after Manchester's Northern Quarter—an area close to my heart—the NQ is a postmodern twist on the offset guitar. It's angular, bold, and full of character, drawing inspiration from some of the weirder corners of guitar history—think 1960s Italian oddities and quirky catalogue classics.
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The New Islington
The New Islington was the guitar that started it all. As the first original design to carry the Ancoats name, it laid the foundation for everything that followed. With a body shape inspired by vintage LP-style guitars and bold, art deco—inspired pickguard designs, it pays tribute to the golden era of guitar design while carving out its own unmistakable identity.
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The Granada
The Granada takes its name from Manchester's iconic Granada Television and channels the timeless workhorse spirit of the Telecaster—but with a twist. It's familiar, but with refined curves, modern comfort, and a little more bite.
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