Our Services
Custom Built responsive Instruments
Instruments handcrafted to achieve sonic performance not possible in factory built guitars and ukuleles. All soundboards an braces are scalloped carefully by tap toning as we go
Customisation
Cutaways, arm bevels or specialised inlays and more. This mother of peal inlay was for a cinematographer so I included a film camera in the end graft
Collaborative design
Many Australian and exotic timbers to choose from for your dream instrument. You can personally choose your materials from a large selection of tonewoods. This was a particularly beautiful Brazilian Rosewood set.
Why Choose Sutherland Guitars?
There is no comparison between handbuilt and factory made instruments that follow a formular so that they are fast, cheap to make and lack voice or character. Every piece of wood is different, even from the same tree and need to be treated as such and properly shaped and voiced. At Sutherland guitars we analyse the individual characteristics of each piece of wood to optimise it’s potential and create the best resonance possible.
Your Guitar:
When you choose a Sutherland guitar we can discuss how you play, what you want and choose the perfect shape and tonewoods to suit your style. Aesthetics is the final decision to make the guitar your own
This copy of a 000-45 with mastergrade Adirondack and Brazilian back and sides will sell at big name makers for US$100,000. This particular guitar is not for sale but can be commissioned for a fifth of the cost
Testimonials
I am a testimonial. Click to edit me and add text that says something nice about you and your services.
TOBY PETCH
I am a testimonial. Click to edit me and add text that says something nice about you and your services.
ANITA HANSEN
I am a testimonial. Click to edit me and add text that says something nice about you and your services.
???
Contact Us
Please contact me if you would like to know more about my guitar methods, the collaborative process or to discuss your guitar needs