Links
The internet is full of stuff of interest to guitarists - information, guidance, tuition, discussion.....
I haven't included links to any of my favourite artists as there are so many of them, and by inadvertently leaving them out I'd probably upset some of the ones I know.....but here are some websites of organisations, groups and individuals from the world of acoustic guitar that I can personally recommend.
Happy browsing!
Guitar Makers
Collecting my new Fylde guitar from Roger Bucknall MBE, December 2017.
See more pictures of this beautiful guitar in the custom gallery on the Fylde website here.
Superb hand made guitars and other acoustic instruments by Roger Bucknall and his team.
Probably the most famous, and revered, maker of steel string acoustic guitars in the USA.
Lovely guitars made in lovely surroundings - an old barn in rural Devon.
Authentic 1930s style resonators at affordable prices.
Beautifully made resophonic instruments from San Luis Obispo, California.
Guitar setup and repair
Phil is the best guitar tech I know, with an almost obsessive devotion to detail. He does all my setups.
Internet Guitar Discussion Groups
An incredibly friendly and informative forum with some highly knowledgable (and talented) members.
The best resource around for information and opinions on slide playing and instruments.
Guitar Festivals
An intimate festival in a superb setting overlooking Cardigan Bay.
The highlight of the year for many loyal attendees who make the annual pilgrimage to the far North West of Scotland.
Tuition and Workshops
Runs the annual Blues Week camp at Hartpury College, Gloucester and other events.
Organiser and host of the annual Blues & Roots weekend in Pocklington, Yorkshire.
Oh yeah, me.....if you're interested in informal fingerstyle guitar or songwriting coaching, get in touch.
Music promoters & venues
Great people promoting quality folk, roots and acoustic music gigs in Wigan.
Promoter John Gregory presents blues and roots gigs on the Isle of Man and elsewhere.
This is how music venues should be - intimate, friendly and atmospheric.
Sound Engineering
Top notch live sound and CD mastering services by Ian Cleverdon.
Clubs & Groups
Not really a club and not always acoustic, but always about music.
Manchester Acoustic Guitar Society
A great place to meet up with other players of all levels and abilities.
A friendly and supportive get together of like minded souls who love guitars.
A folk club that welcomes music of all varieties.