Materials
Using the correct materials is as important to me as is looking after your guitars. I've spent years working with various timber yards from around the UK, to find the best quality, ethically sourced materials.
HARDWOODS
ASH
Sweeping grain, rich texture, strong and reliable. Ash has been a favourite for cabinetry for centuries.
Lighter hue, natural.
OAK
A true classic. Sweeping grain contrasted with tight, linear specks and highlights.
Warm hue, nutural.
SAPELE
A cousin of Mahogany. Tight, linear grain, stable and strong.
Darker, warm hue. Accent piece.
WALNUT
The internet's favourite wood. Flowing grain, dramatic colour variance, deep, rich colour and texture. A stand-out.
Dark, warm hue. Feature piece.
SOURCING
PLYWOOD
All of the hardwoods I use are sourced from one of three UK lumber yards:
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- Surrey Timbers, Guildford | www.surreytimbers.co.uk
- Woodwise, Leek | www.woodwiseuk.co.uk
- Exotic Hardwoods UK, Stoke-on-Trent | www.exotichardwoodsukltd.com
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Each provide the highest quality materials, a phenomenal range of species, all FSC Certified
All plywood used is high grade, Baltic Birch plywood, sourced from:
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- NSP Cases | www.nspcases.com
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NSP Cases source their plywood from various locations throughout Europe, all FSC Certified.
HARDWARE
All hardware comes from Ironmongery Direct, one of the UK's leading suppliers of cabinetry hardware.
They offer a large range of styles, colours and finishes to suit all styles and aesthetics.
DRAWER RUNNERS
CABINET HANDLES
CABINET HINGES
CUSTOM HARDWARE
FINISHES & PAINT
As a standard, I use hardwax oil finishes for all furniture and boards. These create a stunning contrast in the wood grain, and have a high level of protection compared to other wipe-on finishes. Though they are high VOC when applying, once cursed, they offer no concern to all guitar finishes.
For paint, I use Earthborn eco-friendly eggshell. This is virtually VOC free, water-based and durable. Designed for living, it stands up to life once fully cured.