Unique guitars for unique players
About
Kirby Guitars is a small workshop in Birmingham where I build and repair things with six strings (sometimes more/ less). I currently build two steel string folk guitar models and a tenor ukulele. I also have a classical and electric model in the works. I am happy to discuss commissions via email or in person. Set up/repair work starts at just £30, and you can book a free consultation via the contact form below.
Process
My guitars are constructed from premium tonewoods, which I air dry before building with. I love making jigs and using traditional processes such as hand bending the sides. I use a dovetail neck joint and finish the guitars with Oil. My goal is to produce tactile, one off instruments, that sound great and stand the test of time.
Me
Hi! My name is Zac :). My passion for guitars began over a decade ago when I started playing and working on my own guitars. My first experience of lutherie was building a Stew Mac kit, and then a course at Bristol Guitar Making School. After that I worked for George Lowden and went to Lagan Lutherie School. I've been building and repairing in my current workshop for the past 2 years.