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.
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
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
Great guy to deal with and top class guitar at a great price. Can’t wipe the smile off my face!
Matthew
You may be thinking it looks shabby. Damn right. The top is made from tiles from the old floor of Rock City, the very reason I wanted to come to Nottingham in the 90s when I was a spotty teenager obsessed with metal. If you ever went to rock city pre-2017 or whenever they took the floor up, you’ve probably walked on my guitar 😀
This amazing instrument was built by Andy at Nottingham City Guitars, who is a master craftsmen and a lovely bloke. He has lots of other models so if you’re in the market for something different.
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
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
Wow, very original guitars! They all sound great!! Cheers to Andy, his work and his shop!
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
