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Relic guitars are fine if that’s your thing — but I think a guitar should tell your story, not come with one already built in. My thin skin Future Relic finish is designed to wear in naturally over time, revealing a hidden colour beneath as you play. No two will age the same — because no two players are the same.
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Custom guitar builds increase by 20% from February 1st, and lead times extend to 6 months.
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A long time coming - worth the wait (I hope)
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The short answer is about four months.
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How a collaboration with Yard Act's guitarist led to one of the most distinctive Ancoats builds to date.
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Behind the scenes as Ancoats Guitars prepares six new instruments and refreshed branding for the Birmingham Guitar Show.
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Ancoats Guitars introduces the Granada — a reimagined Telecaster that blends vintage character with contemporary design, from £949.
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Why Ancoats Guitars switched from obeche to korina for guitar bodies — and why it's a better choice.
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From £899 — "For every stage of your playing and every stage you play on."
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A detailed look at the history and evolution of Ancoats Guitars' flagship model.
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