guitars

I use a variety of tonewoods, selected to suit the player and the instrument. Most commonly South American and Indian Rosewoods, Birdseye and figured Maple, Walnut, Mahogany etc. for Back and sides and European and Sitka Spruce, and Cedar for soundboards. Whatever is chosen I use the best quality I can find and balance each part with the other.

Find out more about the materials used and how tone is affected here.

View some construction details here.

As with tonewoods, all hardware and fittings are the finest quality. I am currently using Waverly machine heads as standardwith Rogers available to order.

All my guitars are fitted with the great Schertler Bluestick system, with Schertler Dual optional. I also reccomend and supply the David acoustic amp for a wonderful transparent amplified acoustic solution. Other systems are also available if required.

All guitars come with a Hiscox Liteflite case as standard, with Pro and Artist models optional.

Here are a few examples of my work which I hope will be of interest until more instruments are added. Click on an image for more information.

sound samples of guitars

I've been asked by a long standing customer to find a good home for his guitar.........so here's your chance to jump the que and own a vintage model!

For Sale:

Dinsdale Oakworth (OOO style), 1986 – Excellent condition. Sitka spruce top with beautifully figured flamed mahogany back and sides. Herringbone rosette and purfling with Rosewood binding. Ebony fretboard with Rosewood bridge. Discrete mother of pearl fret markers along dorsal aspect of neck. Mahogany neck and headstock with Rosewood overlay and diamond volute. Schaller tuners. Nut width 1 11/16” (42mm). Scale length 24 7/8” (632mm). String spacing at the saddle is 3/8”.

One owner guitar, sounds GREAT !!! No playing issues. A few minor dings/scratches mainly on top with a few on sides. Price : £1,100

For more information :- e-mail : frams369@uk2.net

Call : 0791 489 7905

Old photos taken way back when ( around 1984! ) in my old Bradford workshop.

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