We build guitars that inspire you.

Nothing compares to playing a guitar crafted to your desires.

DESIGN MY GUITAR

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We build 12 guitars per year, taking our time to create unique, high quality instruments with superior materials that bring out the individual personality of each guitar.

Our guitars are customisable to the finest detail, designed to fit your specific playing preferences and design aesthetic. Tom, our Master Luthier works with you one-on-one throughout the process to ensure the finished guitar fulfils your desires, to inspire you for a lifetime.

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  • "From all the calls, to the countless number of pictures and videos he shared along the way, I felt very involved in the creation."

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    - Tom P

  • When I tried Tom’s guitars for the first time, they suggested tonal possibilities that hadn't ever crossed my mind - and that was exciting.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    - Will McNicol

  • “Only when you get these guitars in your hands, can you really appreciate the hours of work and absolute care that went into crafting them.”

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    - Dave S

What are the Benefits?

  • The Sound

    Tom uses the finest woods in the world, paired with 250 hours of craft that goes into each guitar, to give you the highest quality.

  • Personality

    Your guitar is truly one of a kind, customisable to your design aesthetic and playing style.

  • The Experience

    Tom is renowned for his customer experience, sharing photos and video updates throughout the build.

FAQs

  • Simple! Just complete the form above to book a consultation call.

  • All our guitars start from £16,000 (ex VAT)

    To secure a slot in the diary, we request a deposit of £2000. 50% of the balance is due at the start of the build and the remainder prior to delivery.

  • Our wait time is currently 24-36 months for builds to commence. We work in small batches and you can expect the build process to take roughly 12 weeks depending on the complexity of your project.

    Having a guitar custom made for you is such an exciting experience. Tom likes to keep you up to date with build progress pictures, usually sent via whatsapp.

  • All Tom Sands guitars come with a limited 5 year warranty as described in our Terms and Conditions.

  • Unfortunately not for a custom build.

    However, from time to time, Tom will work on a ‘White Label’ guitar. These are stock instruments which are built to explore design concepts or tonal ideas. Once completed, they don’t tend to hang around long.

    To be the first to hear about the availability of White Label guitars, hit the contact form button.