I have been making stringed instruments to order since 2004, mostly guitars at first, but recently I have been making ukeleles. I trained at Leeds College of Music and have a National Diploma in Stringed Instrument Building and Repair. I am passionate about creating beautiful resonant instruments.

I make clean, honest instruments from quality hardwoods and tonewoods. I focus upon gaining outstanding tone and sound, whilst also making sure I produce an instrument that is visually harmonious and striking. 

Since all my instruments are made to measure I do not have off-the-shelf prices for my instruments, however as a guide guitars start from £1800, and ukeleles from £400.

If you would like to discuss a project with me please get in touch. I am quite happy to arrange a visit to my workshops if you are interested, and to assist people who are making their own instruments.

 

Contact

email. george@dovetailjoiners.co.uk

tel. 01422 843191

mob. 07967 270722

Unit 11,
Hebble End Works,
Hebden Bridge,
W Yorks,
HX7 6HJ

Portfolio

Sadly I seem to be unable to remember to take pictures of my completed instruments, though I have plenty of pictures of them in pieces. Click the links below for pictures, blogs, and for my current project.

Three ukeleles

Two yew ukes: picture blog for client

Current project: two spruce & walnut ukes

Guitar being oiled