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Hi all,

Just wanted to ask if there is a topic around here or a "yellow pages" of luthiers where I could find the majority of the ones based in the UK.

I am strongly thinking of having a custom based made in 2016 as I am a fed up of "off the shelf" stuff and I also fancy spoiling myself a little :)

I am aware of a few like our own Alan @ AC Guitars which is currently one of my top selections, but would like to hear from your own experience.

Cheers,
Byron.

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Here you go...

[url="http://www.13guitarco.com"]13 Guitar Co[/url]

[url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/"]ACG[/url]

[url=http://www.alexbishopguitars.com]Alex Bishop[/url]

[url=http://alpher.co.uk]Alpher Instruments[/url]

[url="http://www.anacondabasses.co.uk/#"]Anaconda Basses[/url]

[url="http://www.mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/instruments.htm"]Andrew Scrimshaw[/url]

[url=http://www.avianguitars.com]Avian Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Bravewood[/url]

[url="http://www.brianeastwoodguitars.co.uk"]Brian Eastwood[/url]

[url="http://www.burnsguitars.com"]Burns[/url]

[url="http://www.cliftonbasses.co.uk"]Clifton Bases & Guitars[/url]

[url="http://crimsonguitars.com"]Crimson Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.eccleshallguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Eccelshall[/url]

[url="http://www.enfieldguitars.com"]Enfield Guitars[/url]

[url=https://www.facebook.com/eversonguitars]Everson Guitars[/url]

[url="http://fret-king.com"]Fret-King[/url]

[url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk"]GB Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.gedgreen.co.uk"]Ged Green[/url]

[url="http://www.gordonsmithguitars.com"]Gordon Smith[/url]

[url="http://grahamparkerluthier.com"]Graham Parker[/url]

[url=http://www.grubersaberhagen.co.uk/Grubersaberhagen/Index.htm.html]Grubersaberhagen[/url]

[url="http://www.gusguitars.com"]Gus Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.purple-chili.com/iceni-zoot/#"]Iceni Zoot[/url]

[url="http://jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk"]Jaydee[/url]

[url="http://www.jchamiltonguitars.com"]J C Hamilton[/url]

[url="http://jimfleetingguitars.com"]Jim Fleeting[/url]

[url="http://www.johnbirchguitars.com/John_Birch_Guitars/Home.html"]John Birch[/url]

[url="http://www.kifguitars.com"]Kif Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk/acoustic-bass"]Kincade Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.lettsbasses.co.uk"]Letts[/url]

[url="http://www.mansonguitarworks.com"]Manson Guitar Works[/url]

[url="http://www.mcintyreguitars.com"]McIntyre Guitars[/url]

[url="http://overwaterbasses.com"]Overwater[/url]

[url="http://www.prguitars.co.uk"]Paul Richardson Guitars[/url]

[url=http://www.patrickeggleguitars.com]Patrick Eggle[/url]

[url=http://www.raycooperguitars.com]Ray Cooper[/url]

[url="http://www.rimcustomguitars.com"]Rim Custom Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.freewebs.com/rpbasses/"]R P Basses[/url]

[url="http://www.ruachbassguitars.co.uk"]Ruach[/url]

[url="http://www.seibass.com"]Sei Bass[/url]

[url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk"]Shuker Bass[/url]

[url="http://www.siggeryguitars.co.uk/index.html"]Siggery[/url]

[url="http://www.squareoneguitars.com"]Square One Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.status-graphite.com"]Status[/url]

[url="http://www.waghornguitars.com"]Waghorn Guitars[/url]

[url=http://www.williamscotbass.co.uk]Williamscott Bass[/url]

[url=http://www.wilkesguitars.co.uk]Wilkes Guitars[/url]

[url="http://www.walbasses.co.uk"]Wal[/url]

Probably still not completely comprehensive, but I've added a few new luthiers that I've discovered since the last list. Check only in so far as the links work. Just because the web site still exists doesn't mean that they are still in business.

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I just had a beautiful bass made by Chris McIntyre, here in Edinburgh. Very very pleased with it.

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Martin Dixon up here in Yorkshire (he's in Otley, near Leeds) is very highly recommended. I've not tried any of his work but he's really helpful, passionate and friendly.

I think you can go and stay with him (B&B style) and make a bass together, which sound fascinating!

http://m.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/1324891.Otley_craftsman_whose_guitars_are_a_real_work_of_art/

(I don't have his website, sorry!)

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[quote name='dmckee' timestamp='1450952394' post='2937268']
I just had a beautiful bass made by Chris McIntyre, here in Edinburgh. Very very pleased with it.

[/quote]

That looks amazing! Liking the pup configuration too.

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[quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1450974342' post='2937574']
Martin Dixon up here in Yorkshire (he's in Otley, near Leeds) is very highly recommended. I've not tried any of his work but he's really helpful, passionate and friendly.

I think you can go and stay with him (B&B style) and make a bass together, which sound fascinating!

[url="http://m.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/1324891.Otley_craftsman_whose_guitars_are_a_real_work_of_art/"]http://m.wharfedaleo...al_work_of_art/[/url]

(I don't have his website, sorry!)
[/quote]

The B&B thing certainly does sound tempting... being able to be around while your instrument is being created is a cool experience.

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