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 […]
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All About Guitar Brings The Munson Custom Guitar Experience To The UK South West
Munson Guitars announce that they have appointed All About Guitar as their new authorised dealer in Bristol and the Southwest of England. This partnership is to reinforce the customer-centred approach that they take towards the business, aimed at helping their customers to bring their dream guitars to life. “ We are excited about the new […]
The Art of Collecting Guitars
Here at Munson, we think that guitars are pretty amazing for many different reasons. And so do many of our customers. We have many customers who buy our guitars for whom it is not their first, or their only six-stringed purchase. Many of our custom or bespoke guitars go to homes that is already occupied […]
7 Reasons Why Choosing a Custom Shop Guitar is Best
Whether you are a fanatical guitar collector or are looking to replace your only guitar that’s not quite cutting it anymore, making sure that you get the right guitar is vital to the way that you sound, the way that you play, and the way that you look overall. When you are considering investing in […]
When Sustainability is More Than A Long Note
Creating Eco-Friendly Custom Shop Guitars In the world that we currently live in, we are seeing more and more people looking to live in a more environmentally friendly way. Whether it is ensuring that they create less waste, recycling, using renewable energy, or limiting their air travel, looking after the planet is rising on everyone’s […]
Why musicians commission custom guitars
The relationship between a musician and their instrument is a sacred one. A musical instrument is like an extension of the body, an extra voice, or another hand. Playing a musical instrument is a means of communication, a method of telling people what you think and how you feel without using words. It’s no surprise, […]
How To Commission A Custom Electric Guitar
Custom Electric Guitar Buyer’s Guide So you are thinking about commissioning a custom guitar, but don’t know where to start. There are loads of websites with fancy online builders, but they are often more than a little daunting, with so many options to choose from. You might have an idea of what you want, but […]
Custom Shop Guitars vs Bespoke Guitars
Custom Shop Guitars vs Bespoke Guitars? What is the difference between a custom shop guitar and a bespoke guitar? This article attempts to clarify what the terms mean and why you would consider one over the other. Custom shop and bespoke guitars are often referred to generically as custom guitars. Both refer to a guitar […]
Using technology to keep our guitar pricing real
What does using technology have to do with guitar pricing? Technology can be a great asset for any business, especially when trying to compete in todays global marketplace. We are always looking for innovative ways to use tech to keep our business as lean as possible. From lean manufacturing to automated workflows, we design our […]
Custom Guitar Electronics
The Power In Your Hands What are custom guitar electronics and how can you use, design or mod them? Great guitar tone comes from many places: your fingers, your playing style, your amp, and your guitar. To me the versatility of electronic design is one of the reasons I enjoy building custom guitars. Yes tone […]