Individually built electric guitars, handmade in the UK.
No myths. No magic. Just handmade electric guitars that feel right.
Unique electric guitars – built by hand from premium and reclaimed materials. Original hardware, sourced in UK where possible. These guitars are the closest to 100% UK built that you are likely to find.
Nottingham City Guitars is primarily an instrument workshop, specialising in hand-building original NCG Guitars.
NCG Guitars are individual designs, based on a common bespoke footprint and 25.5” scale length. Each NCG guitar is unique, being hand-carved, sanded and machined. No two are ever exactly the same.
Andy did amazing work re-fretting, lacquering and respraying my Strat – and went out of his way to source and fit Kluson tuners. His care and attention to detail are first-rate, and breathed new life back into a much-loved guitar. Highly recommended for the workshop and the product line – I’ll definitely be back soon!
Ben
After a week of playing the Mule I have to say that you have done a fantastic job. It looks, plays and sounds superb. In fact it is so good that that I would like to buy it 😎
Gav
I just wanted to thank you again for the fantastic job you did on my Martin guitar. It looks as good as new(ish), which given the state you received it in is no mean feat!
Richard
So thank you.
The guitar arrived early on Monday morning. I have now had a chance to play it, I am absolutely blown away with the way it sounds, nothing like anything I have played before. I am very happy with it.
Simon
Hi Andy,
Richard
I have been watching your 'Making of' the Rock City Guitars videos avidly! I am absolutely impressed with the skill and craftmanship that has gone into these two guitars. I am glad one is mine!
So much impressed in fact that I'm thinking even more about the Bayou OMV in Vandalism Yellow that I saw when I called round the shop in November.
I loved this guitar and it has been on my mind ever since.
I've just watched the video where you said you might take it to auction. I'm just wondering if it has gone yet?
Looking forward to Rock City Part 3 and of course the actual guitar!
Thanks and best regards
Hello Andy,
Charlie
Just to let you know, the guitar is an absolute gem. Im so happy with it - you have a real talent sir.
I like it so much it's got me considering putting a tone pot on it, so i can use it more - any thoughts on that would be most welcome.
I'm chuffed to bits. Thankyou.
Cheers
Had cobbled together a bunch of parts to build a guitar but didn’t have the tools or knowledge to put it all together into a great guitar. Andy was great, and much faster than I had expected, and now I have a new fave Strat! Excellent service, would recommend.
Seb
Andy is very nice and very knowledgeable – he fitted a pickup to my old acoustic guitar on the same day and gave me some excellent advice. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him, especially if you know next to nothing about the technical side of guitars and amps. Great experience.
Samir
Superb shop – unpretentious and friendly. I bought my 335, a Cornell amp, a Mayson acoustic with Marshall amp and numerous pedals from Andy, who has a wealth of knowledge and is always helpful.
Jon
