Our Models

At Ancoats Guitars, every instrument is designed to stand out. As I like to say, a guitar has to look good, sound good, and play good — if one of these things is missing, the whole system falls apart. From the ground up, these guitars are built with a focus on individuality, tone, and playability.

• Unique Designs. Each guitar features distinct, thoughtfully crafted designs that combine classic inspiration with modern touches.
• Premium Wood Choices. I carefully select woods for their resonance, lightweight feel, and natural beauty, ensuring a balanced and comfortable playing experience. My open-grain paint finish highlights the character of the wood, celebrating its unique patterns and textures.
• Customisable Options. Using the Guitar Builder App, you can personalise nearly every detail to create your ideal guitar. The app lets you see your guitar come to life before you buy, taking away the guesswork from choosing color combos, hardware, and pickups. Whether you’re going for a classic look or something bold and modern, you’ll have the confidence that your guitar will look exactly how you envisioned it.
• Future Relic Finish. My water-based, eco-friendly finish is made just up the road from my workshop by the Little Greene Paint Company in Manchester. It wears in beautifully over time, like your favorite vintage piece — think of an old kitchen chair, aged to perfection. Sometimes, I even hide a secret color layer beneath the top finish, which slowly reveals itself as the guitar naturally wears, giving it a character that's entirely your own.
• Hand-Wound Pickups. All pickups are wound in Manchester by the brilliant Leigh at Green Pickups, delivering a rich and dynamic sound. Each one can be customised to suit your unique tone and playing style, ensuring your guitar sounds exactly how you want it to.
• Expert Setup. This could be argued as the most important part of the build. If a guitar isn’t set up right, it won’t feel right — no matter how good it looks or sounds. That’s why we spend a lot of time getting this part perfect. Every guitar gets the hands-on treatment, with rolled fretboard edges and meticulously leveled and crowned frets for effortless playability straight out of the box.

And all of this comes at a fair price. I believe musicians deserve high-quality instruments without the premium markup. Your money goes where it matters — into the details that make your guitar feel and sound incredible.

That's what makes an Ancoats Guitar truly yours