Powell Guitars

Custom built hand made Guitars by respected Luthier

My Name is Ken Powell, at present I live in the north west of England, UK. I started serious building of acoustic steel string guitars about nine years ago. I have long had a passion with the guitar having been a player for more years than I can remember (it comes with age!).

Have you ever been curious as to how a guitar is made?

My curiosity led me on a long trail of information gathering (which still continues) not only to find out how and why they are built but also to question long standing “accepted” beliefs and preconceptions on the best design and construction.
After many searches and headaches and great information from the Internet I finally joined the Guild of American Luthiers in 2003.

I am still developing this site and intend to increase the technical information and share my knowledge with anyone interested. If you have any questions about guitar building get in touch. If any luthiers reading this wish to share their knowledge with others then by all means send in your thoughts and ideas.

EVENTS;

5-07-2008 - Guitar Building Workshop, Cleckheaton Festival, Yorkshire. http://www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

13/14-09-2008 - Acoustic Guitar Show, Cheltenham Town Hall, Gloustershire. http://www.guitar-show.com

27/28-09-2008 - Acoustic Expo, Barbican, London. http://www.acousticexpo.com

BARBICAN EVENT NOW CANCELLED