George Beauchamp didn’t realise back in 1937 that his invention of the electric guitar pickup was going to change everything. Electric guitars now come in just about every shape and size. Some are mass produced, while others are hand made by small luthiers or boutique builders. The electric guitar created a revolution in music, which […]
Category: Guitar design and build
Everything you ever wanted to know about designing and building a custom guitar
Unlocking the Perfect Sound: When Is the Best Time to Buy a Custom Guitar?
If you’re a serious guitarist, you know that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of playing a custom guitar built specifically for you. A well-made custom guitar can be a thing of beauty, and it can also be a powerful tool for creating music. But when is the best time for you to buy a […]
The Future of AI Guitar Design
In the previous articles, we have explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design, how they can be used to translate those concepts into designs, and the benefits of using AI in guitar design. In this article, we will discuss the future of AI guitar design and how it is likely […]
The Benefits of Using AI in Guitar Design vs a Traditional Approach
In the previous two articles, we explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design and how they can be used to translate those concepts into designs. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using AI in guitar design over a traditional approach. One of the primary benefits of using […]
Translating Concepts into Designs Using AI Tools in Guitar Design
In the previous article, we explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design. In this article, we will discuss how designers can use AI tools to translate those concepts into actual designs. Once designers have developed a concept, they must create detailed designs that specify the guitar’s dimensions, materials, and components. […]
How AI Tools Inform Concept in Guitar Design
Guitar design is an art form that has been refined over centuries. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), designers can now leverage this technology to create innovative and unique designs that were previously difficult, impractical or impossible to achieve. In this article, we will explore how AI tools can inform the concept phase […]
Designing Gender Inclusive Guitars
As a famous song once informed us, this is a man’s world. Although James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome weren’t talking about guitars, their observations about inventions over time being designed and built by men is certainly true. It follows, therefore, that many things in the world are designed and built based on the male […]
Left Handed Guitarists? How we Fixed the Raw Deal Lefties get From the Guitar Industry
If you speak to a left handed person, you will almost certainly find that they have spent most of their life struggling to get on in a life that is primarily designed for right handers. Whether it is fighting with a pair of scissors, opening a tin, or even just writing in ink, the world […]
Custom Guitars Made in Britain
When it comes to rock and guitar-based music, Great Britain is up there with the best. With such a rich history of guitar music and some of the world’s leading guitarists, it is somewhat surprising, therefore, that there are no big guitar manufacturers originating from Britain. There’s an old saying that says that “the Americans […]
Artist Edition, but not what you think…
This one-off Tempest artist edition, ‘Gaia: Against the Grain’, is a collaboration between Cotswold Artist, Emma Howell and British luthiers, Munson Guitars. Featuring an original wraparound abstract artwork hand painted on a Norfolk Ash guitar body. The piece includes brass inlays of the artist’s signature and Munson brand. With styling inspired by the classic T-style […]