WELCOME TO
SMOKETREE GUITARWORKS
Home of the Barncaster & Old Wood Guitars!
Custom and Relic Aged Custom Guitars and Parts!
Welcome to Relic Guitars UK. We set up to provide the discerning guitar player with a custom guitar playing experience without having to pay 'Boutique' built or USA custom shop prices.
We specialise in unique, hand crafted instruments that celebrate the natural beauty and age of the wood we source.
All of our guitars and parts are aged or 'reliced' with care and skill to simulate years of wear and tear.
We only use the finest timbers including old growth wood blanks to create our unique guitars.
Visit our prices page for stock and pricing information!
ABOUT US
WHY CHOOSE US?
* We use quality tone woods - many of our guitars use old growth and reclaimed wood including traditional tone woods like Ash, Alder, Mahogany as well as lesser seen woods such as Oak.
* We use quality top of the range hardware and hand wound pickups.
* All our guitars, bodies and necks are finished with either oiled finishes or Nitro-Cellulose Lacquers.
* Our guitars are set up and tested to the highest standard before shipping.
* We are happy for guitarists to play demo our guitars before they purchase their own instrument. All our guitars come with a 1 year warranty on parts and electrics and come with a signed certificate of authenticity. Quality Tweed cases are available for £90 extra.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a range of guitar bodies and necks as well as complete instruments. We can help you design your dream guitar or you can buy a selection of our pre-made in stock guitars and parts.
Contact us for more information about the options available!
GALLERY
RELIC FINISH OPTIONS
HARD-WORN
For those that prefer a heavier relic finish. This finish looks like a guitar that has been well played over the years. Has some heavy wear areas, dings and weather checking.
SHIPWRECK
This is one of our special finishes and can come in a variety of forms but is inspired by a nautical theme. The finish can be distressed wood or a specialist paint that contains real metal pigments that age and distress the way real metal would if left to the elements.
BARNWOOD
This is one of our special finishes and will vary depending on the type and age of wood used. The finish is a special distressed finish that replicates years of being exposed to the elements. The special finish actually changes the chemical composition of the wood and brings out the natural tannin, just like wood that has been outside for decades.
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CONTACT US
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ADDRESS
Smoketree Guitarworks
Smoketree Studios
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
Essex
Tel: 07523953579
Email: smoketreeguitars@outlook.com
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Sunday: 9am - 3pm