Relic vs Future Relic – Letting Your Guitar Tell Your Story

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.

In-Stock Guitars: The Fastest Way to Get an Ancoats

An Important Update: Custom Guitar Prices & Lead Times From 1st February

Custom guitar builds increase by 20% from February 1st, and lead times extend to 6 months.

Introducing the New Ancoats Bass Range

A long time coming - worth the wait (I hope)

The Future

Ancoats Guitars: Five Years In — reflecting on the past year and planning the next chapter.

How Long Does a Custom Guitar Really Take to Build?

The short answer is about four months.

The Impact of 'The New Islington' Guitar: Sam Shipstone's Key Role in Yard Act's Sound

How a collaboration with Yard Act's guitarist led to one of the most distinctive Ancoats builds to date.

Birmingham Guitar Show Prep

Behind the scenes as Ancoats Guitars prepares six new instruments and refreshed branding for the Birmingham Guitar Show.

Introducing The Granada — A New Twist on the Telecaster

Ancoats Guitars introduces the Granada — a reimagined Telecaster that blends vintage character with contemporary design, from £949.

From Obeche to Korina

Why Ancoats Guitars switched from obeche to korina for guitar bodies — and why it's a better choice.

Gen 2 "STAGE" Guitars — What Are They All About?

From £899 — "For every stage of your playing and every stage you play on."

The All New New Islington

A detailed look at the history and evolution of Ancoats Guitars' flagship model.

Guitar Show 2024