Welcome To

IX GUITARS

Handcrafted in England…From the Wood

At IX Guitars, I make guitars and other stringed instruments.

They are crafted from solid tonewoods, and I try to avoid plastics if I can. Materials are biodegradable & sustainable or recycled to be as eco-friendly as possible.

Some guitars are for sale, and you can find detailed information on many of them, including construction photos and galleries.

Unique Handcrafted Guitars

I make every instrument individually from start to finish – starting from the raw materials – making each instrument a one-off with its own unique voice.

They are hand-finished with French polish to allow the natural tonewoods to move and breathe, rather than being encased in a thick clear plastic lacquer.

It’s how classic instruments have been treated for hundreds of years.

two acoustics guitars
handmade in my workshop

IX Guitars

Artisan Guitars

Necks are carved by hand for comfort and attached with tapered dovetail joints. Each instrument comes with a memory stick of construction photos. 

handcrafted acoustic guitars

IX Guitars

Acoustic Guitars

Only solid tonewoods are used. Top quality pickups installed. Some are experimental. 

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Electric Guitars

All hardware is high-end, personally sourced and selected. Pickups are either custom-made for me or top brand names.

mandolin by ix guitars

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Mandolins

All hand carved with arched top and back. Handmade adjustable bridge. K&K pickup installed during construction.

GET IN TOUCH!

Phone, text or email me for more information about a project I could build for you.

I also carry out repairs and set-ups.

Telephone: 07963 259 637

Email: mike@ixguitars.com